Use and interpretation

The Betfair Sportsbook Rules and Regulations ("Sportsbook Rules") are part of Betfair’s terms and conditions.

The Sportsbook Rules apply in relation to the markets offered and bets placed on the Betfair Sportsbook and on Betfair’s ‘Fixed Odds’ and ‘Multiples’ products (although they do not apply in relation to any bets placed on Exchange Multiples, Australian Multis, Tote Extra and Tote & Exotics markets). The Sportsbook Rules do not apply to markets offered or bets placed on the Betfair Exchange.

The Sportsbook Rules consist of the following:

This Introduction section (Part A);

The General Rules (set out in Part B below); and

The Specific Sports Rules (set out in Part C below – these apply to certain sports and to financial markets).

The General Rules apply to all bets on the aforementioned products unless stated otherwise in the Specific Sports Rules. If there is any inconsistency between the Specific Sports Rules and the General Rules, the Specific Sports Rules shall prevail. The General Rules will apply in respect of any category of bets or markets not referred to in the Specific Sports Rules (for example, special bets or beach volleyball).

Please note that there are separate Rules and Regulations for each of our Exchange and Sportsbook products. The rules governing how markets are offered, managed and/or settled are not the same for every market on each product. In certain circumstances, a bet that is settled as a winner on one product may be settled as a loser on the other product (and vice versa). Additionally, different settlement rules may apply so that, for example, bets that are a winner on one product may be settled as a dead heat or be voided on the other product. Customers must ensure that they familiarise themselves with the relevant rules that apply to the bets that they place on Betfair’s products.

Customer responsibility

Betfair customers should make themselves aware of all of the Sportsbook Rules affecting any market on which they wish to place a bet.

Customer betting disputes & IBAS

Any Betfair customer who has any concerns or questions regarding the Sportsbook Rules or regarding the settlement of any Betfair market should contact Betfair HERE.

If a customer is not satisfied with how a bet or a market has been settled then the customer should provide details of their grievance to Betfair HERE.

When a customer has exhausted the internal Betfair betting dispute process without a satisfactory outcome, they may submit their betting dispute to IBAS, the Independent Betting Adjudication Service, or to such other independent betting adjudication service that Betfair may recognise from time to time.

In-Play betting

1.1General

For everything other than horseracing and greyhound racing, if a market is not scheduled to be turned in-play but Betfair fails to suspend the market at the relevant time, then:

if the event has a scheduled 'off' time, all bets matched after that scheduled off time will be void; and

if the event does not have a scheduled 'off' time, Betfair will use its reasonable endeavours to ascertain the time of the actual 'off' and all bets after the time of the 'off' determined by Betfair will be void.

For horseracing and greyhound racing, if a market is not scheduled to be turned in-play but Betfair fails to suspend the market at the relevant time, then all bets matched after the official 'off' time will be void.

Betfair aims to use its reasonable endeavours to suspend in-play markets at the start of and at the end of the event. However, Betfair does not guarantee that such markets will be suspended at the relevant time.

Betfair reserves the right at its absolute discretion to part-suspend or fully suspend outcomes/selections in a Sportsbook or Fixed Odds market that has been turned in-play.

Betfair customers are responsible for managing their in-play bets at all times.

The availability of an in-play market on our Exchange product for a particular event does not necessarily mean that there will be an equivalent in-play market for the same event on our Sportsbook or Fixed Odds product.

For the purposes of in-play betting, customers should be aware that transmissions described as “live” by some broadcasters may actually be delayed or pre-recorded. The extent of any delay may vary depending on the set-up through which they are receiving pictures or data. Please also be aware that, for operational reasons, bet requests made in-play may take slightly longer to process.

If Betfair accepts a bet on a market for which the outcome has already been determined, then that bet shall be deemed void (and no winnings shall be payable in respect of it).

1.2All markets other than soccer markets - not suspending at the time of the 'off'

In relation to markets which are
scheduled to be turned in-play, Betfair aims to use its reasonable endeavours to turn such markets in-play at the time of the 'off'. However, Betfair does not guarantee that such markets will be suspended and turned in-play at the time of the 'off'.

If a market is scheduled to be turned in-play but Betfair fails to suspend the market at the time of the 'off'
and the market is not turned in-play at any time during the event, all bets after the scheduled time of the 'off' will be void (in the case of horseracing and greyhound racing, bets will be void from the official rather than the scheduled 'off' time) UNLESS it can be established that the bet was placed before the official off time or the actual time of the off. If the event does not have a scheduled 'off' time, Betfair will use its reasonable endeavours to ascertain the time of the actual 'off' and all bets after the time of the 'off' determined by Betfair will be void.

If a market is scheduled to be turned in-play but Betfair fails to suspend the market at the time of the 'off',
but the market is turned in-play at a later time during the event, all bets after the time of the 'off' will stand. HOWEVER the price may be adjusted by Betfair and the bets may be settled in accordance with the correct price at the time on which the relevant bet was placed (such price to be determined by Betfair, acting reasonably).

1.3Soccer markets - not suspending at kick-off

In relation to soccer markets that are
scheduled to be turned in-play, Betfair aims to use its reasonable endeavours to turn such markets in-play at kick-off and to suspend such markets on the occurrence of a Material Event (see definition of "Material Event" below). However, Betfair does not guarantee that markets will be suspended and turned in-play at kick-off.

If a market is scheduled to be turned in-play but Betfair fails to suspend the market at kick-off
and the market is not turned in-play at any time during the match, all bets matched after the scheduled time of the kick-off will be void UNLESS it can be established that the bet was actually placed before the actual time of kick-off.

If a market is scheduled to be turned in-play but Betfair fails to suspend the market at kick-off,
but the market is turned in-play at a later time during the match, all bets matched after the scheduled time of the kick-off will stand. HOWEVER the price may be adjusted by Betfair and the bets may be settled in accordance with the correct price at the time on which the relevant bet was placed (such price to be determined by Betfair, acting reasonably).

For the purpose of this rule, a "Material Event" shall mean a goal being scored, a penalty being awarded or a player being sent off.

Results and market settlement

2.1General

Where the Specific Sports Rules do not specify how and on what basis a market will be settled, markets will be settled on the official result of the relevant governing body regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result (except if an amendment is announced within 24 hours of the initial settlement of the relevant market in order to correct an error in reporting the result).

If no official result of a relevant governing body is available, the result will be determined by Betfair (acting reasonably) using information from independent sources. In such cases, if any new information comes into the public domain within 48 hours of settlement, then Betfair shall (acting reasonably) determine either:

whether the market should be reinstated or resettled in light of this new information; or

whether or not to wait for further information before deciding whether to reinstate or resettle the market. Except where Betfair has announced that it is waiting for further information, any information that comes into the public domain more than 48 hours after a market has been settled shall not be considered by Betfair (regardless of whether or not such information may have led to a different result).

In the event of any uncertainty about any result or potential result, Betfair reserves the right to suspend settlement of any market for an unlimited period until the uncertainty can be resolved to the reasonable satisfaction of Betfair. Betfair reserves the right to void any market if the uncertainty regarding settlement cannot be resolved to Betfair’s reasonable satisfaction.

2.2Resettlements

Markets are generally settled shortly after the end of the event in question. Betfair may settle (or part-settle) some markets before the official result is declared (or may increase a customer’s ‘available to bet’ balance by the minimum potential winnings of that customer on a given market) purely as a customer service benefit. However, Betfair reserves the right to amend the settlement of the market if:

the official result is different to the result on which Betfair initially settled the market (for example, a horseracing result being changed by the relevant governing body shortly after a race); or

if the whole market is eventually voided (e.g. for an abandoned event).

Betfair reserves the right to reverse the settlement of a market if a market is settled in error (for example, a human or technical error).

If Betfair resettles a market, this may lead to amendments being made to a customer's balance to reflect changes in market settlement.

2.3Non Runners

Unless stated otherwise, sports bets are accepted on a “non-runner, no bet” basis (unless stated otherwise). This means that stakes will be refunded on a player, team or other competitor that is withdrawn prior to the start of an event. If you have placed a bet on a sporting event run on a “non-runner, no bet” basis and a player, team or other competitor (on which you did not place your bet) is withdrawn, suspended or disqualified from that event, we may apply the equivalent to Tattersalls' Rule 4(c) to your winnings (based on the price of the player, team or other competitor that is withdrawn).

Where specified, certain markets will be offered on an “all-in compete or not” basis. This means that, if a player, team or other competitor is withdrawn from an event (whether he, she or it pulls out of the event, is suspended or disqualified from it or otherwise) before he, she or it has taken part in the event, then any bet placed on that player, team or competitor (as applicable) will be deemed a losing bet.

If an event is specified as “fixed draw” and a team, player or other competitor is withdrawn, suspended or disqualified from that event, we reserve the right to settle any bets on the subsequent prices once the market has been revised without the withdrawn team/player.

If a player, team or other competitor has taken any part in a sporting event once it has officially started and then fails to complete that event for any reason, any bet placed on that player, team or other competitor will be deemed live (i.e. bets on that player, team or other competitor will not be voided).

2.4Selections Not Offered

Betfair endeavours to keep its markets updated at all times (such that potential winning selections for each market are always offered). However, should the team/individual/participant which ultimately wins be unavailable for any reason, bets on other selections in the applicable market will stand (and will be settled in accordance with these, and any other applicable, settlement rules).

Abandonments, Cancellations, Postponements

Some markets have different rules and these are listed in the Specific Sports Rules. However, where a market has no rules in the Specific Sports Rules in relation to an abandonment, cancellation and/or postponement the following shall apply.

In relation to any
match, fixture, game, individual event, race or similar: If the event is not completed within three days after the scheduled completion date, then all bets on markets for this event will be void, except for bets on any markets that have been unconditionally determined.

In relation to any
tournament, competition or similar: If the event is not completed within 24 hours following the scheduled completion date of the event, then any markets relating to the event will be settled in accordance with the official ruling of the relevant governing body, providing such a decision is given within 90 days after the scheduled completion date. If no official ruling is announced in this 90 day period, then bets on any market relating to this event will be void, except for bets on any markets which have been unconditionally determined. If a market is to be voided but has been part-settled as a courtesy to Betfair customers, then such part-settled bets will be reversed and all bets on the market will be void.

If there is no further sporting action in any market that does not contain the selection ‘draw’ or ‘tie’, all bets placed after this conclusion of action will be voided.

Betfair will decide (acting reasonably) whether a market relates to a match (or similar) or a tournament (or similar). However, by way of example, the following shall apply:

Europa League outright = tournament;

Champions League Group outright = tournament;

Top Premiership goalscorer = tournament;

72-hole Golf Match bet = match;

Ryder Cup outright = tournament;

Golf tournament outright = tournament;

Tennis Tournament outright = tournament;

5-day Cricket Test Match = match;

Ashes Series outright winner = tournament;

Motor Race (e.g. Grand Prix) = match.

Change of venue

Some markets have different rules and these are listed in the Specific Sports Rules. However, if change of venue is not dealt with in the Specific Sports Rules then the following shall apply:

For any team sport: if the scheduled venue is changed after a bet is placed, all bets will be void only if the new venue is a home ground of the original away team (or in the case of international matches, only if the venue changes to a venue in a different country).

For all categories or markets other than team sports: if the scheduled venue is changed after a bet is placed, all bets will stand.

If there is a change in the type of scheduled surface (e.g. a hockey match switching from grass to astro-turf) after a bet is placed, all bets will stand.

Periods of time

Some markets have different rules and these are listed in the Specific Sports Rules. However, if not dealt with in the Specific Sports Rules then the following shall apply.

If the scheduled duration of an event is changed after a bet is placed but before the start of the event, then all bets will be void.

Some markets refer to the length of time until an occurrence in the event (e.g. time of first goal). If an event happens in stoppage or injury time after any regular time period then it will be deemed to have occurred at the end of the regular time period. For example, if a goal is scored in first half stoppage-time in a soccer match it will be deemed to have occurred on 45 minutes.

All bets apply to the relevant full ‘regular time’ period including stoppage time. Any extra-time and/or penalty shoot-out is not included.

References within these Rules and Regulations to a particular number of ‘days’ shall mean the end of the day local time after the expiry of the specified number of days. For example, if a rugby match is scheduled for the 1st of December, then the rule that allows the match to be completed within three days after the scheduled completion date (see Paragraph 3 above) would mean that the deadline for completion of that match would be 23.59:59 on the 4th of December.

"To qualify markets

Some markets have different rules and these are listed in the Specific Sports Rules. However, if not dealt with in the Specific Sports Rules then the following shall apply.

Any 'to qualify' market (e.g. "to reach the final" markets) will be determined by the competitor or team that progresses, whether or not they take part in the next round or event for which they have qualified. Markets will be settled after the qualifying stage and any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result will not count.

Dead heats

Unless stated otherwise in the Specific Sports Rules the Dead Heat Rule applies to bets on a market where there are more winners than expected.

Dead heat is a term that describes when two or more selections in an event tie. If a “dead-heat” between two selections is declared on any event, half the stake is applied to the selection at full odds and the other half is lost. If more than two “dead-heats” are declared, the stake is proportioned accordingly.

Errors

Betfair makes every effort to ensure that it does not make any errors when accepting bets. However, if as a result of technical or system problems or human error, a bet is accepted that is at odds (which includes handicap provisions or similar) and/or is on terms that are either:

materially different from those available in the general betting market at the time the bet was made; or

clearly incorrect given the chance of the event occurring at the time the bet was made including, in either case, because the bet was placed after the start of an event, because the market was not displaying or reflecting in-play status, or because of any other reason, then all bets will stand HOWEVER Betfair will settle winning bets at the ‘correct price’.

The ‘correct price’ will be determined by Betfair (acting reasonably).

Handicap markets

Unless stated otherwise in any rules relating to specific sports, handicap markets are determined by adjusting the score of the selected team by the applicable handicap which is offered in respect of that team. For example, if Team A + 10 is selected, 10 points will, for settlement purposes, be added to the score of Team A. Where the draw is selected in a handicap market, the relevant bet will be determined by adjusting the home team’s score by the applicable handicap (for example, if draw - 6 is offered, 6 points will, for settlement purposes, be deducted from the home team’s final score and if, following such deduction, both teams’ scores are the same, the bet will be deemed to have been successful).

Maximum winnings

For all events listed below, the maximum payout limits apply on a per day basis. If you place a bet that exceeds the applicable limits for a particular event, the relevant maximum payouts will still apply.

The maximum payout limits refer to the total returns on your bets, excluding your original stake.

The maximum payout limits apply to any one customer or group of customers acting together, backing the same combination of selections, regardless of whether or not such bets are struck separately, at a range of different prices, on different days and through a number of different accounts. If Betfair believes that a number of bets have been placed in this way, the total payment of all those bets combined will be limited to one single maximum payout.

The maximum payouts shown below are shown in sterling. If bets are placed in another currency, the maximum payout will be converted using the applicable exchange rate on the day of settlement of the bets. The maximum payout for ‘Best Odds Guaranteed’ is £50,000 per day.

The following maximum payout limits will apply to the events shown (please note, if a multiple bet has been placed which involves events with different maximum payout limits, the lowest applicable maximum payout limit will apply to the whole of your multiple bet – for example, if you place a multiple bet on English Premier League football matches and on a golf tournament, your winnings will be capped at £100,000 and not £1,000,000):

All Other Markets (including all markets that are decided off the field of play, i.e. Next Manager to Leave)

£10,000

Events limited to £50,000

All other soccer competitions and for qualifying rounds for all competitions including UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds, Europa League qualifying rounds and FA Cup qualifying rounds (does not apply to Men’s full Internationals qualifying rounds).

Tennis – all other tennis event types (i.e. which are not listed in the row above)

Match betting

£ 25,000.00

All markets other than match betting

£ 1,000.00

Golf

Competition Winner including both Strokeplay and Matchplay events.

£ 100,000.00

All others including not listed

£ 50,000.00

Cricket - Int

Match Odds, Innings Runs, Competition Winner

£ 100,000.00

All others including not listed

£ 50,000.00

Cricket - Domestic

Match Odds, Innings Runs, Competition Winner

£ 25,000.00

All others including not listed

£ 15,000.00

Non F1 Motorsport

Race Winner

£ 25,000.00

All others including not listed

£ 15,000.00

Formula One

Race Winner

£ 100,000.00

All others including not listed

£ 50,000.00

Cycling

Race Winner & Stage Winner

£ 25,000.00

All others including not listed

£ 15,000.00

Athletics

Race Winner

£ 25,000.00

All others including not listed

£ 15,000.00

Handball

All Markets

£ 10,000.00

NHL- Ice Hockey

Match Result, Total Goals, Handicap, Competition Winner

£ 100,000.00

All others including not listed

£ 50,000.00

Non NHL- Ice Hockey

All Markets

£ 10,000.00

Winter Sports

Race Winner

£ 25,000.00

All others including not listed

£ 15,000.00

Rugby Union

Match Odds, Handicap, Total Points, Competition Winner

£ 25,000.00

All others including not listed

£ 15,000.00

Rugby League

Match Odds, Handicap, Total Points, Competition Winner

£ 25,000.00

All others including not listed

£ 15,000.00

MMA

Fight Winner

£ 25,000.00

All others including not listed

£ 15,000.00

Boxing

Fight Winner

£ 25,000.00

All others including not listed

£ 15,000.00

Aussie Rules

All Markets

£ 10,000.00

NBA- Basketball

Moneyline, Total Points, Handicap, Competition Winner

£ 100,000.00

All others including not listed

£ 50,000.00

Non NBA- Basketball

Moneyline, Total Points, Handicap, Competition Winner

£ 25,000.00

All others including not listed

£ 15,000.00

NFL-American Football

Moneyline, Total Points, Handicap, Competition Winner

£ 100,000.00

All others including not listed

£ 50,000.00

Non NFL-American Football

All Markets

£ 10,000.00

GAA

All Markets

£ 10,000.00

MLB- Baseball

Moneyline, Total Runs, Handicap, Competition Winner

£ 100,000.00

All others including not listed

£ 50,000.00

Non MLB- Baseball

All Markets

£ 10,000.00

Snooker

Match Winner, Frame Winner, Competition Winner

£ 25,000.00

All others including not listed

£ 15,000.00

Darts

Match Winner, Handicap, 180s match bet, Competition Winner

£ 25,000.00

All others including not listed

£ 15,000.00

Volleyball

All Markets

£ 10,000.00

E-Sports

All Markets

£ 10,000.00

Badminton

All Markets

£ 10,000.00

Overall Maximum Daily Payout Limit: Subject to any lower limits that may apply in respect of any particular event (as set out above), the overall maximum daily payout limit to any customer for all winning bets placed on the Sportsbook, Fixed Odds and Multiples products combined is £1,000,000 (or the currency equivalent). If you place winning bets on those products that exceed this daily limit, your winnings will be reduced to £1,000,000 and the remainder of your winnings in excess of £1,000,000 will be forfeited by you.

Multiples

Betfair currently offers three types of multiple bet: ‘Exchange Multiples’, ‘Fixed Odds Multiples’ and 'Same Game Multiples'. These Sportsbook Rules only apply to Betfair’s ‘Fixed Odds Multiples’. To see the rules that apply to ‘Exchange Multiples’, please see the Multiples section of the Exchange Rules and Regulations.

A multiple bet consists of a number of legs. A leg is defined as one or more chosen selection in any individual event market.

Betfair reserves the right in its sole discretion not to accept certain multiple bets or to scale back stakes.

All multiple bets placed are subject to the Sportsbook Rules that apply to each individual sport that relates to any leg of any multiple bet.

If any selection in any leg is a non-runner or otherwise void under the Sportsbook Rules (e.g. an abandoned match) then all bets on that individual leg will be void and the Fixed Odds Multiple bet shall be adjusted accordingly. For example a treble including one void leg will become a double. If that voided legs mean that an individual bet within a multiple becomes a single bet, then this single bet will stand.

Multiple bets combining different selections within the same event are not accepted when there are related contingencies (i.e. where the outcome of one event is likely to affect the odds on the outcome of another event) except where those selections are chosen as part of a Same Game Multiple. The rejection of related contingency bets may happen automatically at the bet placement stage. However, if such a bet is taken in error, Betfair may settle the individual bet combinations which include two or more of the related contingency selections, as single bets.

Each-way and win-only markets cannot be combined as part of a multiple bet. Should Betfair accept a multiple bet of this type in error, all each-way bets which are included within the multiple will be classed as win-only bets for settlement purposes.

‘Lucky 15/31/63’ bet types - this multiple bet includes singles and upwards on 4, 5 or 6 selections respectively. The following bullet-points set out the number of bets that each Lucky bet type contains:

Rules for Tote Betting

From time to time Betfair may offer the facility for customers to place Tote bets. In such circumstances Betfair will place these bets directly into the relevant pools and the rules as applied by the relevant Tote (for example, the UK Tote, Irish Tote or relevant US racetrack Tote) will apply.

Cash Out

Cash Out is a feature which is offered on various singles and multiples Sportsbook bets. Cash Out allows you to amend your original bet and lock in a profit or a loss by settling your bet (or a portion of your bet) early, without having to wait for the event to finish.

If you make a Cash Out request, you will be notified whether or not your request has been successful. Your request to Cash Out is not guaranteed to be accepted and may be unsuccessful if, for example, the market suspends or the odds move before your request has been processed.

If your Cash Out request is successful, a ‘success’ message will be shown and your bet (or the relevant portion of your bet) will be settled immediately and any winnings returned to your account equal to the amount shown on the Cash Out button. Note that this includes the original stake (or portion of your stake) and the total amount returned to your account will be the amount shown on the Cash Out button. The For a full Cash Out, the bet is settled and any subsequent events will have no impact on the amount returned to your account. For a partial Cash Out, part of your bet is settled and any subsequent events will only impact on the portion of your bet which you have not Cashed Out.

If your Cash Out request is unsuccessful, a message will be shown which gives the reason why and a new Cash Out offer may be offered to you.

Cash Out requests made in-play may take longer to process because of the in-play bet delay.

Cash Out is not currently available on all Betfair markets - a Cash Out icon will be displayed for the markets that support Cash Out. See the Help page for more details on when Cash Out may not be available.

Using Cash Out may mean you will opt out of and no longer be eligible for a particular promotion (e.g. Acca Insurance). See the terms and conditions of the promotion for further details.

Betfair reserves the right to reverse the settlement of a Cash Out if the bet or a market is settled in error (for example, a human or technical error). If Betfair resettles a bet, this may lead to amendments being made to a customer's balance to reflect changes in bet settlement.

Betfair reserve the right to suspend or disable the Cash Out feature at any time.

Acca Edge must be ticked at the time of bet placement and you must receive confirmation from Betfair that it has been ‘applied’.

You acknowledge that the odds with Acca Edge may be different from the odds of the bet without Acca Edge.

Acca Edge will become void if any leg is settled void or any leg is subject to a Dead Heat Reduction. In such circumstances the bet will revert to a normal accumulator bet without the Acca Edge and be priced based on the original leg prices taken at bet placement.

Bets placed with Acca Edge are available for Cash Out, however any Cash Out (partial or full) will render Acca Edge void.

Betfair reserves the right to suspend or disable the Acca Edge feature at any time.

14.2 Each Way Edge

Applies to Sportsbook (fixed odds) Each Way singles only on selected (determined by Betfair trading team) Horse Races.

Not available for multiples or SP singles.

At the time of placement – the odds and place terms must be updated in the betslip, highlighted in yellow, and the Each Way Edge applied message in view. Successful placement of the bet with Each Way Edge applied will be included in the bet receipt.

You acknowledge that the odds and place terms with Each Way Edge applied vary from the odds of the bet without Each Way Edge.

Bets placed with Each Way Edge are eligible for Cash Out if the Cash Out icon is shown, subject to the standard Cash Out terms.

If the number of non-runners results in a change in the standard each way terms, then the terms of the Each Way Edge bet will also be altered to reflect this. In summary:.

An EW Edge bet is an offset to normal EW terms, so if the EW terms on the market change after a withdrawal, the EW Edge terms can change too.

E.g. if there is a market with 3 places @ 1/5 and EW Edge is used to take 4 places. If the market changes to 2 places @ 1/4 after a withdrawal, the EW Edge bet has terms of 3 places @ 1/4

If the market place fraction changes (e.g. market changes from 3 @ 1/4 to 3 @ 1/5) then the fraction changes for EW Edge bets too

If an EW Edge bet reverts to Win only (e.g. -1 offset on a 3 place market when the market changes to 2 places), the price after EW Edge will still be honoured (but with rule4s applied if relevant).

If the market drops to Win only, positive EW Edges are still EW bets.

Bets placed with Each Way Edge applied are not eligible for Best Odds Guaranteed.

Betfair reserves the right to suspend or disable the Each Way Edge feature at any time.

Yes/No

Yes/No is a concept that rephrases traditional markets such that the selections become ‘Yes’ and ‘No’, and the markets become a question.

The Yes/No football coupon presents the markets “Will {Team A} beat {Team B}?” and “Will {Team B} beat {Team A}?”, with the former showing by default.

The Live Score of each event on the football coupon, if available, is not affected when the user ‘Flips the question’.

Free bet tokens can be used on standard Yes/No markets (excluding ‘Yes/No Quiz’ bets) when allowed by the terms of the promotion for which they are received.

Yes/No Quiz

The ‘Yes/No Quiz’ is a series of questions curated by Betfair relating to the day’s or the week’s sporting events.

When placing a ‘Yes/No Quiz’ bet, Betfair breaks down the customer’s total stake and places two separate bets such that the advertised returns are possible.

'Yes/No Quiz’ bets are not placed through the betslip, but through the Quiz Module itself.

‘Yes/No Quiz’ bets cannot be combined with selections from other markets.

Free bet tokens cannot be used to place ‘Yes/No Quiz’ bets

Enhanced Price Bets

Any bets for which we offer enhanced prices will be settled on the basis of normal time and injury time (i.e. excluding any extra time, penalties or similar) unless otherwise specified in the relevant bet or bet rules

Unless otherwise stated, bets for which enhanced prices are offered will be governed by Betfair’s usual settlement rules.

We reserve the right to void any bet with an enhanced price if: (i) the enhanced price was intended to apply to pre-match bets only and (ii) we erroneously accepted the bet, at its enhanced price, after the relevant event started.

In the event of a clear and obvious wording or pricing error for an enhanced bet, we will (in accordance with our usual settlement rules) aim to settle the bet at the price at which we intended to offer, and/or pursuant to the wording which was clearly intended to relate to, the relevant bet

Miscellaneous

Betfair reserves the right in its sole discretion not to accept certain Sportsbook bets, or to scale back the stakes.

All references to time periods in the Sportsbook Rules relate to the time zone in which the event takes place. For example, a reference to the start time of a football match, relates to the local kick-off time.

All information supplied by Betfair is done so in good faith. However, Betfair cannot accept liability for any errors or omissions in respect of any information, such as the posting of prices, runners, times, scores, results or general statistics.

Any results or scores of which you may be advised by a Betfair employee or agent (for example during betting in-play) are provided for guidance purposes only.

Customers are responsible for ensuring that they satisfy themselves that the selection on which they place a bet is their intended selection. For example, in the case of a competitor bearing the same name as another individual not competing in the relevant event, the onus is on the customer to ensure that they know which competitor is being referred to in the relevant market and to ensure that they are placing their bet on their chosen competitor.

Betfair reserves the right at any time in its sole and absolute discretion to suspend an Exchange market without suspending any corresponding or related Sportsbook or Fixed Odds market, or to suspend or stop offering a Sportsbook or Fixed Odds market without suspending any corresponding or related Exchange market.

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American Football

1.1General Rules

At least ten minutes of official time must elapse in the fourth quarter for bets to have action.

Overtime counts for all markets unless stated otherwise

Abandoned or postponed games are void unless played within the same scheduling week. In the event of a change of venue, all bets will be void.

All settlements are based on results and statistics provided by the relevant league’s governing body: www.nfl.com, www.cfl.ca, www.ncaa.org.

We reserve the right to suspend any or all betting on a game at any time without notice.

Handicap betting: In Handicap & Total betting, where the index (value) of the market is a whole number, bets are void and will be refunded where the score lands on that number.

All Outright markets include playoffs where applicable.

For settlement purposes, the team listed second in the event name is always considered the Home Team. Example: Team A v Team B or Team A @ Team B - Team B is the Home Team.

Where you have placed a bet on a number of players to achieve a given outcome in a particular event, your bet will be voided if any of the selected players do not take part in such event. For example, if you have placed a bet on players A, B and C to each score a touchdown in a specified match, your bet will be voided (in its entirety) if players A and B score a touchdown but player C does not take part in the match (for the avoidance of doubt, your bet will be settled as a losing bet if players A and B score a touchdown but player C takes part and does not score a touchdown).

1.2Overview of Specific Markets

Live Betting

Where a Handicap Draw selection (3-Way Handicap market) is offered during live betting, only bets placed on the draw will be settled as winners when the result lands on the whole number selected.

Prices quoted are for the whole game inclusive of any overtime played.

As the markets are in-running, we reserve the right to close the market at any time.

For Live Betting purposes, these rules apply unless stated otherwise.

When scores are displayed in running, every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the score and game time; however, no liability is accepted for incorrect information displayed.

Proposition bets:

In the event of an abandoned game, all stakes are returned, unless a result is already determined through the course of play that has taken place.

For player prop markets, any bets on a player who is listed as “inactive” on nfl.com will be voided. All other bets will stand.

All proposition bets are singles only.

Quarter and half markets:

For bets based on the specific quarters or halves, the entire period of play must be played unless the result is already determined, except second half markets which do include overtime if played.

The fourth quarter does not include overtime.

Double Result (half time/full time):

Double result markets are settled on the basis of the score at half time and full time (exclusive of any overtime).

Handicap Betting:

Overtime counts for match handicap betting.

Overtime does not count on quarter or half specific markets.

In the event of a tie, stakes are refunded.

For quarter and half betting, the entire period must be played for bets to stand.

Match betting:

Overtime counts. In the event of a tie following overtime, all stakes are refunded.

Total points

Overtime counts for all total match / team total and prop points markets.

Overtime does not count for total points on quarter and half specific markets.

In the event of total points being exactly the nominated line, all stakes are refunded unless a price for the exact amount is quoted.

For quarter and half betting, the entire period must be played for bets to stand.

Revised half time markets:

Markets that are revised at half time for the second half of that match include overtime.

In the event of a tie, all stakes are returned.

First offensive play yard line:

The result is determined by where the first offensive play from scrimmage takes place.

In the event of the kick off being returned for a touchdown, bets stand for the following kick off.

In the event of a turnover, the result is determined on where the first offensive play takes place with respect to the receiving team’s yard line.

First penalty:

This is settled on the first accepted penalty in the game.

First turnover and first team to commit a turnover:

For results purposes, only an interception or a fumble counts.

A punt or 'turnover on downs' does not qualify as a turnover for settlement purposes.

In the event of an abandoned game, stakes are returned unless a turnover has already taken place.

First offensive play:

In the event of a false start penalty on the first offensive play, bets stand for the next offensive play that takes place without a false start penalty.

First team/last team to score and first touchdown scorer:

In the event of an abandoned game, bets stand on scores that have taken place already (and overtime counts for these markets).

First touchdown scorers are all in play or not.

Touchdown scorers are offered with the option of others on request.

Only when a player is listed on NFL.com as 'inactive' for that match are the selections voided.

2Athletics

Where there is a presentation ceremony, markets will be settled on the official result of the relevant governing body at the time of the ceremony, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result.

If there is no presentation ceremony, outcomes will be determined in accordance with the official result of the relevant governing body, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result (except if an amendment is announced within 24 hours of the initial settlement of the relevant market in order to correct an error in reporting the result).

If a track or field event is abandoned, cancelled or postponed and not completed within 7 days of the scheduled completion date, all bets will be void except for those on markets which have been unconditionally determined.

Overall winner markets relate to the winner of the overall event and not for individual qualifiers or heats. As 'Any Other Athlete' is NOT quoted, non-featured athletes will be added to this market on request. Once 'Any Other Athlete' is listed, no further athletes will be added.

3 Australian Rules Football

Bets apply to regular time excluding overtime. If a game results in a draw stakes will be refunded unless a price on the draw is offered.

If a match does not start on the scheduled starting date and is not completed within three days of the scheduled start date, all bets will be void except for those on markets which have been unconditionally determined.

If a match starts but is abandoned before 80mins all bets will be void except for those markets which have been unconditionally determined.

4 Badminton

4.1General Rules

A match will be deemed to have begun once the first serve has been struck.

In the event of a match not taking place, or taking place at a different venue, bets on that match will be voided.

In the event of a match taking place at least 24 hours after its scheduled start time, all bets on that match will be voided.

In the event of any of the named players in a match changing before the match starts then all bets on that match will be voided.

If the first game of a match is not completed, all bets on that match will be voided expect those for which the result has already been unequivocally determined. If the first game is completed, all match bets will stand.

Non-runners: stakes will be refunded in respect of players or teams who are withdrawn prior to the start of an event. Separately, we reserve the right to make the equivalent of a Tattersalls Rule 4(c) deduction to any successful bets which are placed on the event’s remaining participants.

4.2Market Specific Rules

Correct Score:

In the event of a disqualification or retirement from a match or an abandonment of a match, all bets on the correct score of that match will be voided.

If, during a given match, there is a change to the total number of sets to be played, all bets on the correct score of that match will be voided (but all other markets involving the relevant match will stand).

For correct score markets, the number first appearing in the score is the score of the home player and the number appearing second is the score of the away player. For example, bets placed on “2-1” are bets on the home player to win by two games to one and bets placed on “1-2” are bets on the away player to win by two games to one.

Match Handicap Betting, Match Point Handicap, Total Games & Total Points:

Following either a disqualification or retirement from a match or an abandonment of a match, all bets on these markets will be voided other than those in respect of which markets have already been unequivocally determined. For example, should a match be abandoned in the 3rd game in a best of 3 game match, then bets on Over 2 / Under 3 Games will be settled as winners/losers accordingly (since the match has gone to a decisive 3rd game).

Current Game Winner, Game Handicap Betting, Current Game Correct Score, Current Game Total Points, Current Game Extra Points, Current Game Lead after x Pts & Current Game Race to x Pts:

Following either a disqualification or retirement from a match or an abandonment of a match during the game on which the applicable bet was placed, all bets on these markets will be void other than those in respect of which markets have already been unequivocally determined. For example, should a game be abandoned at 20-15 then bets on Over/Under 35.5 points or fewer in that game will be settled as winners/losers respectively (since, at the point of abandonment, any conclusion to the game would necessarily have to have had at least 36 points).

5 Bandy

All bets settled on 90 minutes play unless otherwise stated. If 90 minutes are not completed all bets will be deemed void unless an official result is declared.

6 Baseball

6.1General Rules

These rules apply to Major League Baseball, NCAA and World baseball.

All settlements are based on the results and statistics provided by the relevant league’s governing body (e.g. Major League Baseball).

Should a game not start on the day of the officially listed start time, as stated by the relevant governing body, due to a rain delay or other similar events, all bets will be void. The day of the event will be considered the day according to the time zone in which the game was scheduled to be played.

In the event of a shortened game, results are official after (and, unless otherwise stated, bets shall be settled subject to the completion of) 5 innings of play, or 4.5 innings should the home team be leading at the commencement of the bottom of the 5th innings (the “4.5 Innings Rule”). Should a game be called, if the result is official in accordance with this rule, the winner will be determined by the score after the last full inning completed (unless the home team score to tie, or take the lead in the bottom half of the inning, in which circumstances the winner is determined by the score at the time the game is suspended).

Notwithstanding the above, in certain circumstances where we so specify, results will only be official after (and bets shall be settled subject to the completion of) a minimum of 9 innings’ play, or 8.5 innings should the home team be leading at the commencement of the bottom of the 9th innings (the “8.5 Innings Rule”).

For the purposes of live betting, the 8.5 Innings Rule shall automatically apply unless stated otherwise - e.g. in the section below entitled “Overview of Specific Baseball Markets” (which shall take precedence over this section). However, should a game be shortened due to bad weather or similar, live betting markets which have been unequivocally determined will stand (irrespective of the 8.5 Innings Rule or whether or not an official league result has been confirmed).

Extra innings, where applicable, count for settlement purposes.

If a game is suspended and continues to a conclusion the following day (local time), then all bets will stand. In the case of a suspended MLB Playoff games, all bets will stand until the game is completed.

Save where otherwise specified, the scheduled starting pitchers (the “Listed Pitchers”) must start for bets to stand. In the event there is a double pitching change, where a pitcher is changed but then re-instated, it will be treated as a normal pitching change.

For settlement purposes, the team listed second in the event name is considered to be the home team (even if the game takes place at a neutral venue). Example: “Team A v Team B” or “Team A At Team B”, Team B is the home team.

All outright markets include playoffs where applicable.

Should a mercy rule be applied, for settlement purposes, markets (for both pre-match and live betting) will be settled according to the result as determined by the application of the mercy rule.

Listed Pitchers are not relevant to World Baseball markets and bets on such markets will stand regardless of whether any Listed Pitchers do in fact start. Should a game end in a tie, Money Line betting will be void with all other markets settled as per the result.

For double-headers in the Australian Baseball League (ABL), each of the first games are 7 inning games and are priced and settled accordingly. If the first game of a double header goes to extra innings, causing the second game to be shortened to less than the scheduled 9 innings as a result, all bets on the run line and total market for the second game will be void. All head to head bets on the second game will still stand.

6.2Overview of Specific Baseball Markets

Money Line: Money Line markets will be settled as per the 4.5 Innings Rule.

Run Line Markets: Settled as per the 8.5 Innings Rule.

Total Runs Markets: Settled as per the 8.5 Innings Rule with the exception of when a result has already been unequivocally determined.

Double Markets (Money Line, Run Line / Total): Settled as per the 8.5 Innings Rule

Double Result: Settled on the basis of the score at the end of the 5th inning plus the final score as per the 8.5 Innings Rule.

Tri-Bet Markets: Settled as per the 8.5 Innings Rule.

Odd/Even Markets: Settled as per the 8.5 Innings Rule. In the event a result of zero is arrived at, that shall be considered an even number for settlement purposes.

Winning Margin Markets: Settled as per the 8.5 Innings Rule.

Team to Score First Markets: Settled on the first run of the game (irrespective of whether or not a full game, or a certain number of innings, have been completed). Where a double is offered, the 8.5 Innings Rule applies.

Team to Score Last Markets: Settled as per the 8.5 Innings Rule.

Highest Scoring Half of Match: Inclusive of extra innings, settled as per the 8.5 Innings Rule. For the purposes of this rule, the first “half” of a match shall be deemed to be the first 5 innings and the second “half” shall be deemed to be all other innings which take place during the match (including additional innings). For example, if 11 innings are played, the first “half” of the match shall be deemed to be the first 5 innings and the second “half” of the match shall be deemed to be the last 6 innings.

Highest Scoring Inning: Settled as per the 8.5 Innings Rule. Dead heat rules apply in the event of a tie. Should the highest scoring inning occur in extra innings, innings 1-9 will be considered losers.

Inning of First / Last Score: Settled as per the 8.5 Innings Rule (unless, in the case of the first score, the result has already been unequivocally determined).

Inning / Half Inning Markets: The relevant inning or half inning of the game must be fully completed for bets to stand (unless, in the case of a total runs market, the result has already been unequivocally determined).

3 / 5 / 7 Inning Markets: The specified number of innings must be completed for bets to stand (unless the home team holds the lead and the bottom of the inning would not change the result for team specific markets).

1st Half Markets: Settled following the completion of 5 Innings. The 4.5 Innings Rule applies for shortened games where the results of markets have already been fully determined

Lead After / Race To Markets: Settled based on the score at the end of the specified period or once the required number of runs have been scored (as applicable).

Hits Markets: Settled as per the 8.5 Innings Rule. In the case of specific Inning / half Inning markets, the stated period must have been completed for bets to stand unless the result has already been unequivocally determined.

Regular Season Specials: A team must play at least 160 games for regular season wins bets to stand. In all other circumstances, bets will be void. Where a specified player is listed under a market pertaining to a certain league/team, he will be deemed a player in that league/team for the purpose of the result regardless of any inter-league/team trade which may occur.

To Hit a Home Run & Home Run / Match Winner Double: Listed Pitchers must start and player must face at least 1 at bat for bet to stand (failing which, in each case, bets on this market will be voided).

Player Total Strikeouts: Listed Pitcher must start for bet to stand. If opposing Listed Pitcher does not start, then bets will still stand.

Player Performance Doubles: Both Listed Pitchers must start for bets to stand.

7 Basketball

7.1Sport Rules – Euro/Other Basketball

Bets will be settled according to the result declared by the relevant governing body at the end of the match (including any overtime played). In the absence of consistent, independent evidence or in the presence of significant conflicting evidence, bets will be settled based on our own statistics.

If a match starts but is later abandoned or postponed then, within three days of the scheduled start date, either (a) at least 43 minutes of play must have elapsed in any NBA match or 35 minutes of play must have elapsed in any other match, or (b) an official result must be 'called' by the relevant governing body; otherwise all bets will be void, except for those on markets which have been unconditionally determined. In these instances, if the scores are tied, then dead heat rules will apply to bets on the outright match winner market.

Should a match be abandoned, all markets will be voided unless the outcome has been unequivocally decided.

In case of a match being postponed, it will be voided unless it takes place within 36 hours of the initial scheduled starting time.

In the event that a match finishes in a tie and overtime isn’t played, Match betting and Normal Time Match Betting (2 way) will be settled as void. Will there be Overtime markets will be settled as Yes.

In the event that a match does not finish in a tie, but overtime is played for qualification purposes, the markets will be settled according to the result at the end of regular time.

All outright markets, unless otherwise stated, include playoffs and any official governing organisation tie-breaks where applicable.

7.2Overview of Specific Markets – Euro/Other Basketball

Match betting (i.e. betting on the winner or loser where no tie option is offered), total points, handicap betting & odd/even: Resulted on score at the end of the game, inclusive of overtime.

Bets on “Match Result” markets (i.e. bets on the winner, loser or a tie in markets where a tie option is offered) are resulted on the score at end of regular time (exclusive of overtime).

Quarter/Half Markets: The entire period/half of play must be completed for bets to stand.

Quarter Markets: Resulted on score for relevant quarter - overtime does not count.

Second Half Markets: Resulted on score for second half - overtime does not count.

Highest Scoring Markets: Should two or more quarters/halves result in the same high score, Dead Heat Rules will be applied. Overtime does not count.

Will there be overtime?: Market will be settled as yes if, at the end of regular time, the match finishes in a draw, regardless of whether or not overtime is played.

Double Result (Halftime/Fulltime): Resulted on score at half time and full time, (exclusive of overtime).

Home team/Away team total points: Resulted on score at the end of the game, inclusive of overtime.

Race To x’ Markets: Resulted on the team to achieve the specified total in the specified period first. A ‘neither’ selection is offered. Overtime doesn’t count for these markets.

Highest Scoring Half: For settlement purposes, the second half is inclusive of overtime.

Series Markets: A series must come to a natural conclusion for bets to stand.

Last point market: Is settled on last point at the end of the game, inclusive of overtime.

7.3Player Props – Euro/Other Basketball

First Basket Markets: Resulted on the first score of the game, inclusive of free throws, as per official box score provided by the following sources: (http://www.euroleague.net/, http://www.fiba.com/, http://www.fibaeurope.com/, http://www.acb.com/). Should a player listed not start the game, all bets on the player selected will be void (otherwise betting is all-in). In the event of a tie at the end of the first quarter, First Basket / First Quarter Double bets are resulted as a loss.

The First Team Basket: Scorer will be resulted on the first scorer from each team; should a player listed not start the game, all bets on the player selected will be void (otherwise betting is all-in). Bets will result by the play by play information provided from the following sources: (http://www.euroleague.net/, http://www.fiba.com/, http://www.fibaeurope.com/, http://www.acb.com/).

Player Performance Markets: All bets stand once a player takes the court, irrespective of game time played. All totals are inclusive of overtime. If one of the players doesn’t see any game time, then all bets on that market will be void.

Player Performance Markets offered in-play/during half time: Bets on this market refer to the quoted statistic recorded by a named player for the whole match (including overtime). If a player doesn’t see any game time, then all bets on that player will be void.

Player Match Bets: Bets on this market refer to the quoted statistic recorded by a named player by the end of a match (including overtime). If one of the players doesn’t see any game time, then all bets on that market will be void.

Player index rating markets: Bets will be settled according to the result declared by the relevant governing body at the end of the match (including any overtime played). http://www.euroleague.net/, http://www.fiba.com/, http://www.fibaeurope.com/, http://www.acb.com/. If one of the players doesn’t see any game time, then all bets on that market will be void.

Team: Player most points/rebounds/assists: Bets placed on this market will be settled on the player who makes the most of the relevant quoted statistic. In case two or more players tie dead heat rules apply.

Competition: Player most points/rebounds/assists: Bets placed on this market will be settled on the player who makes the most of the relevant quoted statistic at the end of the competition excluding playoffs, unless otherwise stated. In case two or more players tie dead heat rules apply. Rule 4 deduction won’t apply.

Series Points, Rebounds, Assists, Steals and Blocks match bet: A series must come to a natural conclusion for bets to stand. Overtime counts for settlement purposes. In case two or more players tie, dead heat rules apply.

7.4Sport Rules – US Basketball

All settlements are based on results and statistics provided by the relevant league's governing body: www.nba.com, www.ncaa.com, http://www.wnba.com, http://espn.go.com, http://www.donbest.com.

For settlement purposes, the team listed second in the event name is considered the Home Team, even if the game takes place at a neutral venue. Example: “Team A v Team B” or “Team A @ Team B” - Team B is the Home Team.

Should a game be called with more than 5 minutes to play, all bets will be void unless specific markets results have already been predetermined.

If a match does not start on the scheduled start date and is not completed within 24 hours of the scheduled start time, all bets will be void except for those on markets which have been unconditionally determined.

The void rule applies for all markets where a draw/tie price is not offered.

Overtime counts for all markets unless otherwise stated.

All outright markets, unless otherwise stated, include playoffs. Any official governing organisation tie-breaks where applicable are included in settlement.

7.5Overview of Specific Markets – US Basketball

Quarter/Half Markets: The entire period of play must be completed for bets to stand.

Quarter Markets: Resulted on score for relevant quarter - overtime does not count.

Second Half Markets: Resulted on score for second half, inclusive of overtime.

Double Result (Halftime/Fulltime): Resulted on score at half time and full time, inclusive of overtime.

Home team/Away team total points: Resulted on score at the end of the game, inclusive of overtime.

‘Race To x’ Markets: Resulted on the team to achieve the specified total in the specified period first. A ‘neither’ selection is offered.

Highest Scoring Half: For settlement purposes, the second half is inclusive of overtime.

Series Markets: A series must come to a natural conclusion for bets to stand.

Last point market: is settled on last point in regulation time.

Marin Markets: Resulted on final score, inclusive of overtime.

Tri-Bet Markets: Resulted on final score, inclusive of overtime.

Regular Season wins: A team must complete 75 wins for bets to stand.

Team Match Bets: Resulted on team with the most season wins or which has advanced furthest.

Wire to Wire: These markets are offered for a given team to be leading a game at the end of each quarter of that game. Provided the selected team leads at the end of each quarter, the relevant bet will be successful even if, during any such quarter, the selected team temporarily ceases to lead the scoring. ‘Any Other Selection’ will be deemed the winner if either team does not lead the game after each quarter.

7.6Player Props – US Basketball

First Basket Markets: Resulted on the first score of the game, inclusive of free throws, as per official NBA box score. Should a player listed not start the game, all bets on the player selected will be void (otherwise betting is all-in). In the event of a tie at the end of the first quarter, First Basket / First Quarter Double bets are resulted as a loss.

The First Team Basket: Scorer will be resulted on the first scorer from each team; Should a player listed not start the game, all bets on the player selected will be void (otherwise betting is all-in).

Player Performance Markets: All bets stand once a player takes the court, irrespective of game time played. All totals are inclusive of overtime. Should a player not take any part, all bets will be void.

Player Performance Markets offered in-play/during half time: Bets on this market refer to the quoted statistic recorded by a named player for the whole match (including overtime). If a player doesn’t see any game time, then all bets on that player will be void.

Player Match Bets: Bets on this market refer to the quoted statistic recorded by a named player by the end of a match (including overtime). If one of the players doesn’t see any game time, then all bets on that market will be void.

Team: Player most points/rebounds/assists: Bets placed on this market will be settled on the player who makes the most of the relevant quoted statistic. In case two or more players tie, dead heat rules apply.

Competition: Player most points/rebounds/assists: Bets placed on this market will be settled on the player who makes the most of the relevant quoted statistic at the end of the competition excluding playoffs, unless otherwise stated. In case two or more players tie, dead heat rules apply. Rule 4 deduction won’t apply.

Series Points, Rebounds, Assists, Steals and Blocks match bet: A series must come to a natural conclusion for bets to stand. Overtime counts for settlement purposes. In case two or more players tie, dead heat rules apply.

8 Big Brother, Christmas Number One and Other Novelty markets

Big Brother

Should a contestant be evicted from the house, removed by Big Brother or leave of their own accord, they will be settled as a loser. Should that same contestant be re-admitted at a later date, they will be treated as a new contestant and previous bets will not stand.

Eviction markets apply only to official Channel Four/Five evictions. Any contestant leaving the house of their own accord or removed by Big Brother will not be treated as the next evictee for betting purposes. Betfair reserves the right to void all bets placed on an eviction market should the initial line up for eviction be changed. Others may be added to the market at any time.

Betfair is not responsible for the way in which Channel Four/Five conduct the show. Any late changes to methods of eviction, addition or subtraction of housemates or any other factors affecting the market are beyond our control.

Any disputes concerning any market will be referred to Channel Four/Five for clarification; their decision will be treated as final.

Betfair reserves the right to suspend any market at any time.

For the purposes of our markets, we will define an eviction as the permanent expulsion from the house of contestant or contestants. Therefore, fake evictions will not be considered as winners. Therefore any bets placed on a stipulated eviction (e.g. first) will run until a person is seen to egress the house with no immediate prospect of return.

Betfair reserves the right to apply a dead heat reduction on any event where more winners are declared than were originally specified.

In the event of the series been cancelled before an official winner is declared, bets will be settled as a dead heat between the contestants that have not been eliminated. Outright bets on contestants already eliminated will be treated as losing selections.

Christmas Number One

Bets placed on the next Christmas number one will be settled on the basis of the UK Chart declared by the Official Charts Company.

For the purpose of this market, featuring artists do not count. Whether or not a song is considered to be a duet or, alternatively, a song which includes a “featuring artist” will be determined by officialcharts.com. In particular, it will be determinative if officialcharts.com includes the word “featuring” or the abbreviation “FT” (or similar) before an artist’s name. Where a duet has a realistic prospect of achieving the Christmas number 1 spot, we will endeavour to offer a selection in respect of that duet (for example, Calvin Harris and Sam Smith).

Where multiple versions of a particular artist’s song include different secondary artists (and those multiple versions are considered by the Official Charts Company to represent a single entry), it is only the primary artist that will be deemed, for settlement purposes, to be included in the entry. For example, the official Christmas Number One in 2017 was Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect” (albeit that such song achieved its placing as a consequence of separate versions which included Beyonce and Andrea Bocelli). In such circumstances, Ed Sheeran alone would be considered to have achieved the official Christmas number one.

Other Novelty Markets

The betting rules for other novelty markets are often very specific and will usually be displayed on the same page as the betting market in question.

9 Bowls

If a match starts but is not completed the player progressing to the next round is deemed to have won.

If the correct number of games/sets is not completed set betting will be void.

10Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts

10.1 Boxing

General Boxing Rules:

Results will be based on the official result at ringside with the exception of a technical draw (the rules for which are set out in the “Technical Decision / Draw” section below).

Results are not official for betting purposes until verified by officials at the fighting venue. If for some reason official verification does not occur at the fighting venue, then (and only then) will reference will be made to www.boxrec.com for settlement purposes. Should an official or unofficial sanctioning body overturn a fight decision based on an appeal, suspension, lawsuit, drug testing result or any other fighter sanction, this will not be recognised for betting purposes.

Should a contest be postponed, bets will stand if the rescheduled event occurs within 48 hours. Otherwise, all bets in relation to the contest will be void.

In the event of a 'no contest' being declared, all bets will be made void, with the exception of selections where the outcome has already been unequivocally determined.

Should there be a substitution for one of the boxers, bets on the original contest will be void, except in a tournament based competition where the equivalent of a Tattersalls Rule 4 deduction may apply (see Prize Fighter below)

Should there be a change in the manner in which a contest is advertised (e.g. a contest changes from a title fight to a non-title fight) bets will stand.

Match Betting markets where no draw selection is offered will be made void if the match ends in a draw.

In fights where the scheduled number of rounds changes, all bets will stand unless the result would be automatically determined by the change in the number of rounds (in which case, such bets will be voided). For example, if a fight gets changed from a 12 to a 10 round fight, bets on rounds 11 and 12 will be void.

Round Betting

Where a boxer fails to answer the bell for the next round, his opponent shall be deemed to have won the contest in the previous round.

Subject to the following rule, should, for any reason, the scheduled number of rounds be changed before the commencement of the contest, all round by round bets will stand.

Notwithstanding the above rule, should, for any reason, the scheduled number of rounds be decreased before the commencement of the contest, all round by round bets on the dropped rounds will be void. Bets on all the remaining rounds will stand.

Where a contest finishes before the completion of the scheduled number of rounds and, for any reason, the winner is decided by the judges' scorecards (technical decision/technical draw) then all round bets will be deemed losers.

If the contest goes to the scorecards, then all round bets will be deemed losers.

Where a contest finishes before the scheduled number of rounds due to an accidental injury and the winner is not determined by the judges’ scorecards, all bets will be void.

For “Total Rounds” settlement purposes, 1 minute and 30 seconds will represent half a round. For example, for a bet on “Over 10.5 rounds” to be a winner, the fight must last beyond 1 minute and 30 seconds in round 11. If the number of rounds for a fight is changed after this market has been set then all bets on this market will be void.

For “Will the Fight Go the Distance” (or similarly titled) markets, should the scheduled number of rounds change, this market will be made void. In the event of a technical decision, for settlement purposes, the fight will have been deemed NOT to have gone the distance (i.e. the scheduled number of rounds).

Round Specials

Any bets placed on occurrences to occur (or not to occur) in a given round will be deemed losing bets if the fight concludes (for any reason) before that round. For example, any bets on a fighter to have a point deducted in round 9 will be deemed losing bets if a knock-out brings the relevant fight to a conclusion in round 7.

Method of victory

A knockout (KO) occurs when the boxer does not stand up after a ten count. Technical knockouts (TKO) occur when a boxer is knocked down three times within the same round and the fight is stopped or where the referee steps in to stop the fight when it is decided that a fighter cannot safely continue. If a fighter fails to answer a bell for the next round then this will also be deemed a TKO. For betting purposes, KO/TKO options also include disqualification and retirement.

Technical Decision/Draw

If a fight is scheduled for more than four rounds and, after four rounds, an accidental foul occurs which causes an injury (further to which the referee stops the fight), the fight will be deemed to have resulted in a technical decision in favour of the boxer who is ahead on the scorecards at the time the fight is stopped (and all markets on the fight will stand).

If the accidental injury / technical decision occurs during the first 4 rounds, all bets will be made void UNLESS the result of the relevant market has already been unequivocally determined or if the judges’ scorecards are used to determine an official winner at ringside.

If an intentional foul causes an injury and the injury results in the fight being stopped in a later round: (i) the injured boxer will be deemed to have won by technical decision if he is ahead on the scorecards and (ii) the fight will result in a 'technical draw' if the injured boxer is behind or even on the score cards (and, for settlement purposes, the result of the fight will be deemed to be a draw).

For betting purposes, betting on rounds or a group of rounds is for a fighter to win by KO, TKO, disqualification or due to the other fighter retiring during that round or group of rounds. In the event of a technical decision before the end of the fight, all round bets will be deemed to be losers.

To Score a Knockdown

For settlement purposes, a knockdown is defined as a fighter being KO'd or receiving a mandatory eight count (anything deemed a slip by the referee will not count).

Prizefighter Rules

Match bets will be settled on the result announced in the ring. If any result is announced incorrectly at ringside but is subsequently corrected then bets will be settled based on the corrected winner.

Outright bets will be settled based on the winning boxer who lifts the trophy. If a substitute is introduced during the tournament, all outright bets will stand and an outright price will be quoted for the new boxer. All outright bets on boxers who withdraw during the tournament due to injury or cuts (having fought on the card) will be deemed to be losing bets.

Outright bets will be void on any named boxer who does not start the tournament. This rule does not apply to the reserve fighters.

“Either reserve” (or similar) may be listed as a selection for any Prizefighter tournaments. These selections are priced on a compete or not basis and, accordingly, all bets on these selections will stand whether or not a reserve fighter competes.

The equivalent of a Tattersall’s rule 4 deduction may be applied to any outright bet where a named fighter is withdrawn before the start of the tournament (and an additional contender added).

10.2 Mixed Martial Arts

General

Should a contest be postponed, bets will stand if the rescheduled event occurs within 48 hours. Otherwise, all bets in relation to the contest will be void.

Stakes may be refunded before the original contest if requested. In the event of a 'no contest' being declared, all bets will be made void.

Should there be a substitution for one of the fighters, bets on the original contest will be void.

To win the fight:

Prices are offered for each fighter to win the fight and, in the event of a draw, all bets will be void and stakes returned (for these purposes, draws will include fights which end in a 'majority draw').

Bets will be settled on the official result announced in the ring. Subsequent appeals/amendments do not affect settlement (unless the amendment was made due to human error when announcing the result).

Method of victory:

For the purposes of this market, a KO includes the following:

referee stoppage while either fighter is, or both fighters are, standing;

referee stoppage while either fighter is, or both fighters are, on the canvas;

stoppage by doctor;

stoppage by a fighter’s corner/team; and

a fighter retires due to injury.

For the purposes of this market, a submission includes the following:

referee stoppage due to tap-out;

referee stoppage due to technical submission; and

a fighter’s verbal submission (including a verbal submission which is made due to strikes).

In the event of a disqualification or a ‘no contest’ being declared, this market will be void.

Round Betting / Total Rounds

If a fighter withdraws in the period between rounds, the fight will be deemed to have ended in the previous round for the purpose of “Round Betting” settlement.

For “Total Rounds” settlement purposes, 2 minutes and 30 seconds will represent half a round (if the round lasts for 5 minutes). For example, for a bet on “Over 1.5 rounds” to be a winner, the fight must last beyond 2 minutes and 30 seconds in round 2. If the number of rounds in a fight is changed after “Total Rounds” markets have been set, then all bets on these markets will be void.

Should the scheduled number of rounds be changed before the fight, all “Round Betting“ bets will be made void.

Fight of the Night / Submission of the Night / Performance of the Night

Our dead heat rules will apply if two or more of the named fighters are awarded Fight of the Night / Submission of the Night / Performance of the Night.

Quickest Fight of the Night

This market is settled on the official times which are made available on www.ufc.com and the winner shall be settled according to whichever fight finishes in the least amount of time.

Our dead heat rules apply if two fights finish after the same amount of time.

Points Handicap

Any fighter who wins before the fight goes its scheduled distance is declared the winner. If the fight goes to a decision, then the cumulative scores of all the judges will be used to determine the winner. If the fight is declared a ‘no contest’, this market will be void.

Round & Method Combo

The winning selection will be determined based on the round in which the fight ends and the method of victory. Bets on this market will be deemed losing bets if the fight ends in a decision.

11 Cricket

General Rules

If a match is curtailed through external factors and there is no further play, bets placed on any-in play market once play has been curtailed will be void. Any bets placed prior to this will be settled in accordance with our normal rules.

If a match is cancelled before any play has taken place, then all bets will be void, unless the match is replayed within 48 hours of its advertised start time (in which case the bets will stand).

If a match venue is changed then bets already placed will stand providing the home team is still designated as such. If the home and away team for a listed match are reversed then bets placed based on the original listing will be void.

General Settlement

All tournament and match markets will be settled on the basis of the official tournament results/match scorecards which are included on the ICC’s official website. If there is no result available, then the website www.cricinfo.com will be used for settlement purposes.

A batsman that retires from an innings will not be considered as a wicket for settlement purposes.

The term "innings reaching its natural conclusion" refers to an innings which has not been closed due to external factors such as rain or bad light. A team being bowled out or declaring is considered to constitute the natural conclusion of an innings.

Limited Overs Matches

Match bets will be settled according to the winner as determined by official competition rules (including where matches are shortened due to adverse weather conditions or are decided by a bowl off) unless the winner is determined by the toss of a coin or the drawing of lots (in which case all match bets will be void).

If a match is tied and the official competition rules do not determine a winner, bets on the outright result will be void unless the outcome is settled by a bowl off or super over (in which case the result of the bowl off or super over will stand for match betting). If the competition rules determine the winner by the toss of a coin, drawing of lots or higher seeding resulting from a previous round then bets will be void.

Test Matches & County Championship Matches

If a match is abandoned due to weather before a ball has been bowled then all bets will be void.

If a match is tied or abandoned for any reason other than weather then bets on the outright result will be void.

If a match for which we did not offer a price for the draw ends in a draw then bets on the match result will be void.

If either side forfeits their first innings then all bets specifically relating to the first innings will be void.

Sheffield Shield Matches

If a match for which we did not offer a price for the draw ends in a draw then bets will be settled on the team that has the most points awarded to them in the match. Should the number of points awarded to each team be equal, bets will be void.

Series Betting

When the full number of scheduled matches is not played then we reserve the right to void any speciality markets which relate to the series as a whole.

If a series for which we did not offer a price for the draw ends in a draw then bets on the series result will be void.

Series Betting

When the full number of scheduled matches is not played then we reserve the right to void any speciality markets which relate to the series as a whole.

If a series for which we did not offer a price for the draw ends in a draw then bets on the series result will be void.

Team Total Runs

If a team's innings in a test match or county championship match lasts less than sixty overs due to external factors then bets on this market will be void. This does not apply if the innings has reached its natural conclusion.

For limited overs matches, this market will be settled on the final score achieved by the batting side including any extras or penalty runs awarded during the innings. Should there be a reduction in the scheduled overs then settlement will still apply provided the reduction is no more than 20% of the entire innings allocation at the time the bet was placed (including any overs the team has already faced). Should the reduction in overs be greater than 20% then all bets on this market shall be void unless the outcome of such any such bet had already been unequivocally determined prior to the conclusion of the shortened innings. If a team is due to face less than 10 overs, then all bets will be void should there be any reduction in overs whatsoever.

In matches for which we offer betting on the Team Total Runs for both teams, all bets placed on the second innings runs will stand regardless of the score achieved by the side batting first, provided neither team’s innings is reduced by more than 20% of the entire innings allocation (including any overs already bowled when the bet was placed).

Top Team Batsman / Runscorer (Series)

All in play or not (i.e. if a player does not take part in the series, bets placed on that player will stand).

If two or more players score the same number of runs then dead heat rules will apply.

Top Team Batsman / Runscorer (Match)

In a 2-innings match (test match or county championship), this market applies to the first innings only, unless otherwise stated.

Depending on the type of match, unless stated otherwise, the following minimum number of overs must be bowled in the applicable team’s innings for bets to stand:

Test Matches: 50 overs

County Championship: 50 overs

50 over match: 25 overs

40 over match: 20 overs

20 over match: 10 overs

In all cases, however, bets will stand if the innings reaches its natural conclusion in less than the above requirement. Bets placed on any player not named in the starting eleven are void.

Players named in the starting eleven that do not bat are deemed to have taken part and bets on any such players will be settled as losing bets.

If two or more players score the same number of runs then dead heat rules will apply.

For limited overs matches, should the winner already be unequivocally decided even if the innings were to be played out to its natural conclusion, the market will be settled as normal despite any reduction.

Top Team Bowler / Wicket Taker (Series/Tournament)

All in play or not (i.e. if a player does not take part in the series/tournament, bets placed on that player will stand).

If two or more players take the same number of wickets, dead heat rules will apply.

players take the same number of wickets, dead heat rules will apply. If no wickets are taken then the market will be voided.

Top Team Bowler / Wicket Taker (Match)

In a 2-innings match (test match or county championship), this market applies to the first innings only, unless otherwise stated.

Depending on the type of match, unless stated otherwise, the following minimum number of overs must be bowled in the applicable team’s innings for bets to stand:

Test Matches: 50 overs

County Championship: 50 overs

50 over match: 25 overs

40 over match: 20 overs

20 over match: 15 overs

In all cases, however, bets will stand if the innings reaches its natural conclusion in less than the above requirement. Bets placed on any player not named in the starting eleven are void.

Players named in the starting eleven that do not bowl are deemed to have taken part and bets on any such players will be settled as losing bets.

If two or more players take the same number of wickets, dead heat rules will apply. If no wickets are taken then the market will be voided.

Batsman Match Bets

Unless otherwise stated, these markets will be settled on the number of runs scored in the first innings of a match only.

If any of the players named in the market do not bat then the market will be void.

Dead heat rules will apply if two or more of the named batsmen score the same number of runs (such number of runs being higher than the number of runs scored by each other batsman named in the market).

Bowler Match Bets / Trios / Threesomes

Unless otherwise stated, these markets will be settled based on the number of wickets taken in the first innings of a match only.

In the event of players taking the same number of wickets where there was no draw price offered, dead heat rules will apply.

All participants in the match bet must bowl at least one ball for bets to stand.

Player Runs / Player Alternate Runs / Player Fours / Player Sixes / Player to score 50/100

If the batsman finishes the innings not out as a result of a declaration, the team reaching the end of its allotted overs or the team reaching its target, the player’s “not out” score will count for settlement purposes.

If a batsman does not bat, bets on that batsman will be void.

If a batsman is not in the starting 11, bets on that batsman will be void.

If a batsman retires hurt but returns later, the total runs scored by that batsman in the innings will count for settlement purposes. If the batsman does not return later, the final result, for settlement purposes, will be as it stood when the batsman retired.

In limited overs matches, bets on these markets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors (including bad weather) unless, at the time of the completion of the innings, the outcome of the bet had already been unequivocally determined.

Number of Runs in a Session

The result of this market is determined by the total number of runs scored in the course of the session regardless of which team(s) has/have scored the runs (i.e. if there is a change of innings during the session then the result will be determined by the combined number of runs scored, during the session, in both innings).

There are three sessions per day in test cricket. The first session is from the start of play in the morning until lunch is called. The second session is from lunch until tea is called. The third session is from tea until the close of play. If fewer than 20 overs are bowled in any particular session then bets on the number of runs scored in that session will be void.

Extras (wides, no-balls, byes and leg byes) do count towards the number of runs scored.

Number of Wickets in a Session

This market will be settled based on the total number of wickets lost in the session (regardless of which team loses them). If fewer than 20 overs are bowled in the session then all bets on the market will be void. Players retiring (e.g. because they are hurt) do not count as wickets.

Runs in a Specified Number of Overs (e.g. 1st 15 Overs)

The full number of specified overs must be played for bets to stand (unless the innings has reached its natural conclusion or further play could not, were it to occur, affect the result).

Any change in fielding restrictions due to a reduction in scheduled overs will not affect the settlement of this market.

Highest Score First 5/10/15 Overs

If either team’s innings in a limited overs match is reduced due to external factors then bets on this market will be void unless the result was already unequivocally determined before any reduction in overs was announced.

Bets will stand if the innings is shortened due to it reaching its natural conclusion. In a two-innings match this market only applies to the first innings unless stated otherwise. In the event of a tie where we did not offer a “tie” or “draw” selection, all bets will be settled as a dead heat.

Highest Opening Partnership

If either team’s innings is shortened after the commencement of play then all bets on this market will be void, unless the result has already been unequivocally determined before the reduction in overs.

In a two-innings match, this market only applies to the first innings unless stated otherwise. In the event of a tie then the tie selection is the winner and all other bets are losers. If we do not offer a “tie” or “draw” selection then all bets will be settled as a dead heat. In the event of a batsman retiring hurt (or otherwise voluntarily for any other reason), this market will be settled according to the score when the first wicket falls.

Next Man Out

Should no further wickets be taken in the innings then bets on this market will be void.

If either of the batsmen retires hurt then bets on this market will be void and a new market will be made.

Team to hit the most sixes

If either team’s innings in a limited overs match is reduced by more than 20% of the original allocation of overs then all bets on this market will be void regardless of how many sixes are hit prior to, or after, any announced reduction in overs.

Bets will stand if either innings is shortened due to it reaching its natural conclusion.

Super Over/Any additional overs above the allotted amount

In a limited overs competition which employs a super over (or other such similar initiative) to determine the winner of a match in the event of a tie, runs scored in the super over are not included in the settlement of any runscorer or wicket taker markets (e.g. Batsmen Total Runs, Team Total Runs, Top Team Runscorer, Batsmen match bets, Top Team Bowler).

In addition, any sixes hit in a super over will not be included in the settlement of “Team to score most sixes” and “Total number of sixes” markets.

Next Over: Over/Under Runs/Run Margins

This market will be settled based on the total number of runs achieved in the over (including any extras awarded).

In the event of an over not being completed, all bets on that particular index shall be void. This does not apply if the innings reaches its natural conclusion.

Four/Six in x Over

Bets in this market will be settled where a boundary (four or six) is hit in the named over. The runs must come off the bat. Players running four/six and/or extras do not count for this market.

Over/Under Total Match Sixes/Fours

If either team’s innings in a limited overs match is reduced by more than 20% of the original allocation of overs then all bets on this market shall be void regardless of how many sixes/fours are hit prior to, or after, any announced reduction in overs. However, bets will stand if either innings is shortened due to it reaching its natural conclusion.

First Over: Over/Under Total Runs

Bets will be settled on the total number of runs scored in the first over of the first innings of the match. This will include any extras or penalty runs.

The over must be completed for bets to stand unless the result is already unequivocally decided.

Team of Top Match Runscorer

For test matches and county championship matches, this market will be settled based on the overall top score achieved in the first innings of either side.

Should either side face less than their allocated number of overs in their innings for any reason (other than the innings reaching its natural conclusion) then all bets on this market will be void. However, the market will be settled should the result already be determined before any reduction in overs.

For limited overs matches, all bets shall be void should there be any reduction to either side’s innings before or after the commencement of play.

Team leading after First innings

If the team batting second faces less than 20 overs in their innings for any reason (other than the innings reaching its natural conclusion) then all bets on this market will be void.

In the event of a tie, bets will be void.

Total Match Runouts

If either team’s innings in a limited overs match is reduced by more than 20% of the original allocation of overs then all bets on this market will be void.

Bets will stand if either innings is shortened due to it reaching its natural conclusion.

Fall of Next Team Wicket (i.e. the score on which it will fall)

If the batting team reaches the end of its allotted overs, reaches its target or declares before the specified wicket falls, the next team wicket will be deemed to have fallen for the total score achieved by the batting side.

For settlement purposes, a batsman retiring hurt does not count as a wicket.

In limited overs matches, bets will be void if the innings has been reduced due to external factors (including bad weather) unless, at the time of the completion of the innings, the outcome of the bet had already been unequivocally determined. Results will be considered to have been unequivocally determined if the line at which the bet was placed is passed or the wicket in question has fallen.

Team Wickets Lost

In a limited overs match, this market will be settled based on the number of wickets lost by the team in their innings.

Should the innings be shortened for any reason (other than it reaching its natural conclusion) then all unequivocally decided bets will be settled while all others shall be void.

In a test match, this market refers to the total number of wickets lost by the team in its second innings only.

Highest Score After First Over

This market will be void if there is any reduction in overs prior to the second over of the team batting second.

Team Total Match Sixes/Fours

This market shall be void should there be any reduction in overs of the innings of the team in question unless the market has been unequivocally decided prior to any reduction in overs being announced.

Century(100)/half-century (50) in Match/1st Innings

These markets are offered on a single player (rather than an entire team) to score a century or a 50 in the match or first innings (as applicable).

Depending on the type of match, the following minimum overs must be bowled in that team’s innings for bets to stand:

Twenty20 Matches: at least 16 overs for each team.

50 Over Matches: at least 40 overs for each team

However, in all cases, bets will stand if the innings reaches its natural conclusion in less than the above requirement.

Most Run Outs

This market will be settled provided neither side loses more than 20% of their initial allocation of overs due to external factors (unless the market has been unequivocally decided prior to any reduction in overs being announced).

Bowler Match Wickets

This market will be settled for any bowler named in the starting eleven regardless of the number of overs he bowls. However, if the overs of the batting side are reduced by more than 10% of their initial allocation, this market will be voided (save where the outcome has been unequivocally decided prior to any reduction in overs being announced).

Innings Extras

This market shall be void should the innings in question be reduced by more than 10%.

Highest Series Single Innings Score

This market will be settled based on which team scores the highest score in a single innings of the applicable test series.

In the event of a tie, dead heat rules will apply to this market.

Player Performance Markets

Points will be awarded to players in the following manner:

1 point per run scored with the bat

10 points per catch taken in the field

20 points per wicket taken with the ball

25 points per stumping carried out by a wicket keeper

A ball must be bowled in the third innings of the match for bets to stand.

For limited overs matches, all bets will be void should there be any reduction to either side’s innings before or after the commencement of play (unless the reduction is due to the innings reaching its natural conclusion).

1st Innings Margin

This market will be settled based on the difference in the total runs scored by each team in the first innings of the match.

If a team's innings in a test match or county championship match lasts less than sixty overs due to external factors then bets on this market will be void. For the avoidance of doubt, this does not apply if the innings have reached their natural conclusion.

1st/2nd Innings Bowled Out

This market will be settled as “yes” if the team in question loses all its wickets inside the allotted overs. The market will be settled as “no” if they are not out at the conclusion of the innings. If there is any reduction in overs, except where the innings reaching its natural conclusion, then all bets on the market will be void.

Margin Betting

If the match is tied and goes to a super over, this market will be settled as a tie. If either team’s innings in a limited overs match is reduced by more than 10% due to external factors then bets on this market will be void.

Six and Out

This market will be settled if, during a match, a player hits a “six” and also takes a wicket. Players named in the starting eleven that do not bat/bowl are deemed to have taken part and bets on any such players will be settled as losing bets.

Bets placed on any player who is not named in the starting eleven will be void.

Should the innings be shortened for any reason other than it reaching its natural conclusion then all unequivocally decided bets will be settled while all others shall be void.

First/Second Innings Highest 5 Over period

If either team’s innings in a limited overs match is reduced due to external factors then bets on this market will be void.

For Limited overs matches, should the winner already be unequivocally decided even if the innings were to be played out to its natural conclusion, the market will be settled as normal despite any reduction.

Runs Scored at loss of 4 wickets

This market will be settled based on the total number of runs scored at the fall of the fourth wicket.

If the fourth wicket doesn’t fall, the market will be settled based on whatever score the team has achieved at the end of the innings.

To win the Match/Top Team Runscorer Double

In a 2-innings match (i.e. test match or county championship), the top team runscorer part of this market applies to the first innings only (unless otherwise stated).

Depending on the type of match, the following minimum overs must be bowled in the winning team’s innings for bets to stand:

Test Matches: 50 overs

County Championship: 50 overs

50 over match: 25 overs

40 over match: 20 overs

20 over match: 10 overs

However, in all cases, bets will stand if the innings reaches its natural conclusion in fewer overs than the above requirement. Bets placed on any player not named in the starting eleven will be void.

Players named in the starting eleven that do not bat are deemed to have taken part and bets on any such players will be settled as losing bets.

If two or more players score the same number of runs then dead heat rules will apply.

For Limited overs matches – Should the winner already be unequivocally decided even if the innings were to be played out to its natural conclusion, the market will be settled as normal despite any reduction.

Top Team A/B Runscorer double/Top Team Runscorer/Top Team Wicket Taker Double

In a 2-innings match (i.e. test match or county championship), this market applies to the first innings only (unless otherwise stated).

Depending on the type of match, the following minimum overs must be bowled in the applicable team’s innings for bets to stand:

Test Matches: 50 overs

County Championship: 50 overs

50 over match: 25 overs

40 over match: 20 overs

20 over match: 10 overs

However, in all cases, bets will stand if the innings reaches its natural conclusion in fewer overs than the above requirement. Bets placed on any player not named in the starting eleven will be void.

Players named in the starting eleven that do not bat are deemed to have taken part and bets on any such players will be settled as losing bets.

If two or more players score the same number of runs then dead heat rules will apply.

Man of the Match

This market will be settled on the official ”Man of the Match” award which is awarded at the post match presentation. Should more than one player be awarded “Man of the Match” then dead heat rules will apply to this market.

Bets placed on players who are not included in his or her team’s starting eleven will be void.

Team to hit the most Fours / Team to hit the most fours and win the match

If either team’s innings in a limited overs match is reduced by more than 20% of the original allocation of overs then all bets on this market shall be void regardless of how many sixes/fours are hit prior to, or after, any announced reduction in overs.

Bets will stand if either innings is shortened due to it reaching its natural conclusion.

Race to Ten Runs

Bets on this market will stand unless either of the listed players do not open the batting (in which case all bets on this market will be void).

Bets will stand regardless of which of the listed players faces the first ball.

If neither player reaches 10 runs then the option “Neither” will be the winning selection.

However, in weather-affected matches, if neither of the batsmen reaches 10 runs and either is not out then bets on this market will be void. Bets will stand regardless of which of the listed players faces the first ball.

Top Tournament Wicket taker

All in play or not (i.e. if a player does not take part in the tournament, bets placed on that player will stand).

If two or more players take the same number of wickets, dead heat rules will apply.

Top Tournament Runscorer

All in play or not (i.e. if a player does not take part in the tournament, bets placed on that player will stand).

If two or more players score the same number of runs then dead heat rules will apply.

Direction of first boundary

This market will be settled on the direction of the first boundary that comes off the bat (given as runs to the batsman).

This market includes both fours and sixes.

Wickets lost after "x" overs.

This market is settled based on how many wickets have been lost at the conclusion of the number of overs stated in the index. If the innings reaches a natural conclusion without reaching the number of overs named in the index then all bets will be settled based on the number of wickets lost at the end of play.

#OddsOnThat Cricket Rules

The rules in this sub-section apply specifically to the settlement of any cricket bets which are placed via #OddsOnThat (“OOT”). All other settlement rules which are included in this “Cricket Rules” section or elsewhere on this website (including in these Rules and Regulations) will also apply to the settlement of OOT bets unless they contradict, or conflict with, those included in this sub-section (in which case, the rules in this sub-section shall take precedence).

For the settlement of OOT bets, a wicket will not be deemed to have occurred if a batsman retires from play.

If any player who is part of an OOT bet does not take part in the relevant event, the element of the bet which involves that player will be removed from the OOT bet and the OOT bet will be settled at a reduced price (as if the element of the bet involving such player had never been part of the overall OOT bet). If the price of the bet without the player is not available on our website, then we will use our reasonable discretion to determine a fair price for it.

Where we have made an obvious or manifest pricing or descriptive (i.e. wording) error in respect of an OOT bet, we reserve the right to cancel such OOT bet and subsequently to offer the bet at the correct price or pursuant to a different description.

For OOT bets relating to series betting, when the full number of scheduled matches within the relevant series is not played for any reason, we reserve the right to void any markets which relate to the series as a whole.

If a team's innings in a test match or county championship match lasts less than sixty overs for any “external” reason (i.e. other than in circumstances where the innings has reached its natural conclusion) then OOT bets relating to that team’s innings will be void.

For limited overs matches, OOT bets involving the number of runs to be scored will be settled based on the final number of runs achieved by each side (including any extras or penalty runs awarded during the match). Should there be a reduction in the scheduled number of overs to take place during an innings, all OOT bets in respect of the match will stand if the reduction amounts to no more than 10% of the total number of overs that were scheduled in respect of that innings at the time the OOT bet was placed. Should the reduction in overs be greater than 10% then any OOT bets in respect of that match shall be void (irrespective of the total number of runs achieved by either team). Unless the bet in question had been unequivocally determined at the time of the curtailed completion of the match (i.e. such that, at the time of the curtailed completion, the outcome of the bet could not have been different had the additional scheduled overs been played).

The maximum pay-out in respect of a cricket OOT bet shall be £/€ 50,000.

12 Cycling

Where there is a presentation ceremony, markets will be settled on the official result of the relevant governing body at the time of the ceremony, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result.

If there is no presentation ceremony, outcomes will be determined in accordance with the official result of the relevant governing body, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result (except if an amendment is announced within 24 hours of the initial settlement of the relevant market in order to correct an error in reporting the result).

For ‘To Win A Stage’ markets, if the named rider fails to start the race all bets on that rider will be void. If the named rider is involved in a dead heat for first place in any stage, this will count as a stage win.

For overall ‘Head to Head’ markets, if both riders retire during the same stage then this market will be settled as a dead heat. If either rider fails to start the race all bets will be void. If both riders fail to start a subsequent stage for any reason the winner is the rider with the highest position after the previous stage. Dead heat rules apply.

For stage ‘Head to Head’ markets, if both riders fail to finish the stage this market will be void. Any other non runners will not affect this market. At least one rider must finish the stage for bets to stand.li>

13 Darts

In the event of a match starting but not being completed, the player progressing to the next round will be deemed the winner (or in the case of the final the player declared the winner).

If a match is not completed for any reason then bets on 'any correct score' or 'next leg/game/set' market will be void unless the market has been unconditionally determined.

If a match is not completed for any reason then bets on any handicap market will be void unless the market has been unconditionally determined.

For triples involving highest checkout, most 180s and win/loss of match, each of the three aspects of the bet must have been won outright for the bet to be deemed successful (and settled as a winning bet). For the avoidance of doubt, the bet will be deemed unsuccessful (and settled as a losing bet) if: (i) the selected player’s highest checkout is the same as his/her opponent, (ii) the selected player scores the same number of 180s as his/her opponent and/or (iii) the match is tied.

14eSports General Rules

If an event involves the same two players or teams playing multiple games/maps, E.G. “Best of 3”, and one or more games or maps are not played because the result of the event has already been determined, bets on such games or maps are void.

Postponements/Cancellations

Dates and start times are shown for info purposes only. Events cancelled, postponed or interrupted and not completed within 48 hours of the originally scheduled start time, bets on that event are void and stakes refunded. However, games or maps that are completed within 48 hours are settled normally even if additional games or maps that were supposed to be part of the same matchup are cancelled or further postponed.

Broadcast

Bets are settled based on the official broadcast of the game by the publisher or event organiser. Where the broadcast shows a counter of rounds won, kills, dragons, towers etc., this will generally be used to settle relevant bets. If the result of a bet is unclear from the broadcast, or if there is no broadcast, then the statistics API for the game will be used where available.

Indexed Markets

In the case of indexed or numbered markets (such as the winner of a specific round in Counter Strike: GO, or the team to score a particular numbered kill in League of Legends or DOTA2), the index determines the objective that counts. Words such as “next” in the market name are not guaranteed to be correct, as broadcasts may be delayed and we may not always advance the index precisely when an objective is scored or a round completed. All bets are therefore settled on the particular numbered round or objective specified, regardless of any other wording in the market name or its timing in relation to when the bet was placed.

If the scheduled number of rounds or maps is changed, or if markets are erroneously offered based on a different number of rounds or maps from the actually scheduled number, then bets on the winning margin (including handicap), total rounds / maps, correct scores etc. are void and stakes refunded. Map winner and matchup winner bets stand.

o If any map is not played or is awarded to one player or team by walkover or default without play having commenced, all bets on that map and on the matchup as a whole are void and stakes refunded. Bets relating only to maps that are played stand. A map is deemed to have started as soon as the game clock starts or either team or player takes a game action relating to that map, including picks, bans and weapon purchases.

League of Legends

Towers - all destroyed towers count as having been destroyed by the opposing team even if the last hit was from a minion.

Inhibitors - all destroyed inhibitors count as having been destroyed by the opposing team even if the last hit was from a minion. For bets involving the number of inhibitors destroyed, each of the six inhibitors counts only once, even if it is destroyed, respawns and is destroyed again. For bets involving the next inhibitor destroyed, each destruction of an inhibitor counts separately, even where it has respawned and is being destroyed for a second or subsequent time.

For bets involving kills (inc “First Blood”, which in League of Legends is synonymous with the first kill on the map), the official broadcast or game API if available is definitive in determining whether the death of a Champion counts as a kill. For example, where a Champion is killed by tower or minion damage without the involvement of an enemy Champion this may not be registered as a kill on the broadcast, in which case it does not count as a kill for bet settlement purposes.

For bets involving the next team to score a particular objective or the team to score the most of a particular objective, where a “neither” or “draw” option is offered and is the winning outcome, bets on either team are losers. Where no such selection is offered and neither team is a winner, all bets on the market are void and stakes refunded.

Surrenders

Where one team surrenders, bets stand and are settled as follows. For bets involving the map winner, the winning team is the team that did not surrender.

Bets involving dragons, barons and kills are settled based on the situation at the time the surrender takes place.

Bets involving towers and inhibitors are settled as if the winning team had destroyed the minimum number of additional towers and / or inhibitors theoretically required to win the game normally from the position when the surrender occurred. For example, if any inhibitor of the losing team is down at the time of surrender then no additional inhibitor is deemed to have been destroyed. If no inhibitor of the losing team is down then the winning team is deemed to have destroyed one additional inhibitor, with priority given to an inhibitor that has already been destroyed if such an inhibitor exists and has respawned. If the winning team has destroyed all tier 1 towers and one tier 2 tower, then it will be deemed to have destroye three further towers (seven in total), since it would have needed to destroy at least one tier 3 tower and the two nexus towers to have won the game normally from that position.

DOTA2

Towers - all destroyed towers count as having been destroyed by the opposing team even if the last hit was from a minion.

Barracks - all destroyed barracks count as having been destroyed by the opposing team even if the last hit was from a minion. The ranged and melee barracks in each pair count as separate barracks, so that each team has a total of six barracks.

Kills (other than “First Blood”) - the official broadcast or game API if available is definitive in determining whether the death of a Champion counts as a kill. E.G. where a Champion is killed by tower or minion damage without the involvement of an enemy Champion this may not be registered as a kill on the broadcast, in which case it does not count as a kill for bet settlement purposes.

First Blood - The broadcast or official API score must register the kill as First Blood. Where, for example, a kill is denied by a team-mate, it may not be counted as First Blood (regardless of whether it is registered as a kill on the broadcast kill counter), in which case it will not count as First Blood for bet settlement purposes. For the avoidance of doubt, all kill markets other than “First Blood” are settled based on the kill counter, but a kill that is registered on the kill counter will count as First Blood only if is announced as such.

Roshans - the team that scores the last hit on Roshan as determined by the broadcast or game API if available is deemed to have slain Roshan, regardless of the player who picks up the aegis of the immortal.

Next team to score a particular objective or the team to score the most of a particular objective - where a “neither” or “draw” option is offered and is the winning outcome, bets on either team are losers. Where no such selection is offered and neither team is a winner, all bets on the market are void and stakes refunded

Surrenders

Where one team surrenders, bets stand and are settled as follows:

For bets involving the map winner, the winning team is the team that did not surrender.

Bets involving Roshans, barracks and kills are settled based on the situation at the time the surrender takes place.

Bets involving towers are settled as if the winning team had destroyed the minimum number of additional towers theoretically required to win the game normally from the position when the surrender occurred. For example, if the winning team has destroyed all tier 1 towers and one tier 2 tower, then it will be deemed to have destroyed three further towers (seven in total), since it would have needed to destroy at least one tier 3 tower and the two ancient towers to have won the game normally from that position.

Counter Strike: GO

Most map bets are based on the scheduled number of rounds (usually best of 30) excluding extra rounds played in the event of a draw. If, however, a map winner market is offered without a “draw” selection then this is settled in favour of the overall winner of the map (inc ET if played)

15 Financial Bets

‘FTSE Up/Down 20min’ markets

– bets will be settled depending on whether or not the FTSE100 finishes ‘Up’, stays the same or finishes ‘Down’ for the relevant period. The market will be settled based on the price change of the FTSE100. The price change will be measured using the first price stamp of the period, and then the first price stamp of the close time of the period, with all price stamps being taken from Bloomberg. For periods ending at the close of the day’s trading, the official closing price will be used and not the first price stamp of the period close time.

‘Interest Rate – MPC’ markets

– bets will be settled depending on the value of the UK Base Rate (the “Rate”) after the next scheduled Bank of England (MPC) meeting. If a Rate change is announced before the scheduled meeting and the scheduled meeting goes ahead, Betfair will settle this market on what the Rate is immediately after the scheduled meeting. If a Rate change is announced before the scheduled meeting and the scheduled meeting is cancelled (or does not take place at the scheduled time and date), Betfair will void all bets that are matched after the time of the Rate change announcement and will settle this market on the newly announced Rate. If the Rate percentage announced is in any increment other than the standard (i.e. x.00, x.25, x.50 or x.75), Betfair will void this market (for example, 4.33% will result in the market being void).

16 GAA

Extra time not included (unless otherwise stated). Markets settled on the 60/70 minute result.

Any match abandoned before completion will be declared void unless an official result is declared by the governing body. All other markets will be deemed void unless their result is already determined.

Player points. This market will be settled on the total score (Goals plus points) scored by the named player. The player must start for bets to stand.

Average points. League/Championship This market will be settled based on the average score obtained by the named player over the course of the entire league or championship campaign (including semi-final and final). The named player must start a minimum of 3 league game for bets to stand.

Footballer/Hurler of the Year. This market will be settled based on the results of the official All star award ceremony.

If a match is postponed, all bets on that match will be voided unless it is rescheduled to take place within 72 hours of its originally scheduled start time. For the purpose of this rule, the scheduled start time of a match shall be that which is declared by the GAA Central Council, the individual provincial councils and/or the individual county boards which determine the applicable competition fixtures. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the start times declared by any of the foregoing, the order of priority shall be (in descending order): (i) the GAA Central Council then (ii) the individual provincial councils then (iii) the individual county boards.

#OddsOnThat GAA Rules

The rules in this sub-section apply specifically to the settlement of any GAA bets which are placed via #oddsonthat (“OOT”). All other settlement rules which are included in this “GAA” section or elsewhere on this website will also apply to the settlement of OOT bets unless they contradict, or conflict with, those included in this sub-section (in which case, the rules in this sub-section shall take precedence).

Own goals scored by the opposition team will count towards a team’s goal tally. However, own goals scored by a player will not count towards that player’s goal tally.

If any player who is part of an OOT bet does not take any part in the relevant match, then the entire OOT bet in question will be voided.

For OOT bets on a player to score under or over a total number of points: (i) the player selected must start the match (bets will be voided in instances where the relevant player does not start) and (ii) placed balls (i.e. free kicks, penalties, 45s and side-line balls) that result in a score will count towards this tally unless otherwise stated.

For any OOT bets, extra time and/or replays will not count unless expressly specified otherwise.

Any OOT bets involving woodwork to be hit require that the ball must hit a goalpost or the crossbar during active play. If the ball hits the woodwork after the referee has stopped play, then it will not count. If the ball hits the woodwork twice or more in succession, each connection with the woodwork will count separately.

All OOT markets (including Total Wides/Lineouts) will be settled on the basis of the official result which is declared by RTE Sport (or such other organisation as is nominated by Betfair from time to time).

Markets in respect of the first goalkeeper to touch the ball will be settled on the basis of which goalkeeper first touches the ball while the match is in play. For example, if a goalkeeper touches the ball but the referee brings back play for any reason (e.g. a free kick is awarded in respect of an infringement which occurred before the goalkeeper touched the ball), the goalkeeper will, for the purposes of these rules, be deemed not to have touched the ball.

Where an obvious pricing error has occurred, we reserve the right to cancel any OOT bets placed at the incorrect price (and, in such circumstances, we will offer the OOT bet to be re-placed at the correct price).

For any obvious wording errors, we reserve the right to cancel any OOT bets placed on that selection (and, in such circumstances, we will offer the OOT bet to be re-placed with the correct wording).

The Maximum payout for a GAA OOT bet is £/€ 25,000. This includes any single or multiple bet that contains an OOT selection.

17 Golf

17.1General

If a price for a tie is not available, dead heat rules will apply.

Tournament bets will only be settled if the minimum number of holes to provide an official result are completed. In general, this number is 36 holes for European Tour Golf and 54 holes for US Tour golf.

Where there is a presentation ceremony, markets will be settled on the official result of the relevant governing body at the time of the ceremony, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result.

If there is no presentation ceremony, outcomes will be determined in accordance with the official result of the relevant governing body, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result (except if an amendment is announced within 24 hours of the initial settlement of the relevant market in order to correct an error in reporting the result).

If a player does not start a tournament then all bets on that player will be void.

Any player starting a tournament but withdrawing or being disqualified before the end of the tournament will be settled as a loser.

If a tournament is shortened and Betfair settles the tournament markets then all bets matched after the last completed round will be void.

In any 'to qualify' market for any tournament the winners are the number of golfers that qualify for the tournament, whether they compete in the tournament or not. Markets will be settled after the qualifying stage and any subsequent disqualification or amendment to results will not count.

If a Tournament/Round is restarted from the beginning, all bets placed after the official off time will be void, except on markets which have been unconditionally determined, which will stand. Bets on 2 or 3 balls will only be void if matched after the tee time of the relevant 2 or 3 ball./li>

‘Victory Margin’ markets will be settled on the official tournament result NOT including any playoff.

For ‘3 Balls’ or ‘2 Balls’ markets, all bets on these markets will stand irrespective of whether the players play in the same group or pairing as each other.

17.2Tournament match betting (i.e. 72 hole match bets)

If a player withdraws without playing a stroke all bets on the relevant market will be void.

If all players fail to complete a particular round for any reason the winner is the player with the lowest total score after the previous round.

If a player is disqualified or withdraws during any round they will be settled as a loser providing at least one other player completes that round.

Should all players fail to complete the first round then all bets will be void.

17.3Round betting markets (e.g. 2 balls, 3 balls etc)

If a player withdraws without playing a stroke in that round all bets on the relevant market will be void.

If one player fails to complete a round for any reason other than a withdrawal or disqualification then all bets will be void except for those on markets which have been unconditionally determined.

Any player withdrawing or being disqualified having played a stroke in that round will be settled as a loser providing at least one other player completes that round.

Should all players fail to complete the round then all bets will be void.

17.4Strokeplay hole-by-hole markets (i.e. performance of a named player on a given hole)

Should a hole not be completed for any reason all bets on that hole will be void unless the market has been unconditionally determined.

Markets are settled on completion of the hole and any subsequent penalties or disqualification will not be taken into account.

17.5Matchplay hole-by-hole markets (i.e. performance of players against each other on a given hole)

With the exception of a player or team conceding a hole (where they are deemed a loser), if a hole is not completed by any player or team (other than for withdrawal or disqualification) all bets on that hole will be void unless the market has been unconditionally determined.

Any player or team withdrawing or being disqualified having played a stroke on that hole will be settled as a loser providing at least one other player completes that hole.

If any player or team does not play a stroke on a hole all bets will be void.

Markets are settled on completion of the hole and any subsequent penalties or disqualification will not be taken into account.

17.6Individual matchplay markets

For all individual matchplay markets (eg. individual matches in the WGC Match Play or Ryder Cup) if, after 18 holes, the match is tied then:

Any player or team withdrawing or being disqualified having played a stroke on that hole will be settled as a loser providing at least one other player completes that hole.

if the tournament allows for sudden death or playoff hole(s), then the market will be settled on the result of the sudden death or playoff hole(s); and

if the tournament allows for halved matches, then the market will be settled as a “half”.

For team matchplay events, bets on the winner of any singles match will be void if that match does not reach its natural conclusion. A singles match will be deemed not to have reached its natural conclusion if, for example, the applicable players agree to a half because the overall team contest has already been determined.

17.7#Oddsonthat Golf Rules

The rules in this sub-section apply specifically to the settlement of any golf bets which are placed via #oddsonthat (“OOT”). All other settlement rules which are included in this “Golf " section or elsewhere on this website will also apply to the settlement of OOT bets unless they contradict, or conflict with, those included in this sub-section (in which case, the rules in this sub-section shall take precedence).

For any OOT bets which involve a player to win a tournament, if that player shares the same lowest score in the tournament as another player and there is no play-off, the relevant part of the OOT bet will be settled according to our normal dead heat rules.

In the event of a play-off, the result of the play-off will determine the winner of the tournament. Even if three or more contestants take part in a play-off, such a play-off has, for the purposes of any OOT bets, the sole purpose of determining the winner of the tournament (meaning that the relative finishing positions, within the tournament, of unsuccessful play-off contestants is not affected by their placing in the play-off).

Any players who withdraw from a tournament after they have completed 3 holes or more are considered as having played in the tournament and, therefore, any OOT bets placed on those players will be deemed to be losing bets.

For any OOT bets which involve an outright bet on a tournament winner, that element of the bet will be voided if the relevant player has withdrawn before they have completed 3 holes (and the remainder of the OOT bet will be settled at a reduced price as if such player had never been a part of the OOT bet). If the price of the bet without the removed player is not available on the Betfair website, we will use our reasonable discretion to determine a fair price for it.

Where an obvious pricing error has occurred, we reserve the right to cancel any OOT bets placed at the incorrect price (and, in such circumstances, we will offer the OOT bet to be re-placed at the correct price).

Any OOT bets involving a player to finish in the top 5/10/15/20 (or similar) will not (unless otherwise stated) be deemed successful if the player finishes in a tie for the last named place. For example, if an OOT bet is placed on player to finish in the top 10 and the player finishes in tied 10th position, the OOT bet will be settled as a losing bet.

For any obvious wording errors, we reserve the right to cancel any OOT bets placed on that selection (and, in such circumstances, we will offer the OOT bet to be re-placed with the correct wording).

The maximum payout on an OOT golf bet shall be £/€50,000. For the avoidance of doubt, this maximum applies to all elements of your OOT bet when taken together (i.e. it does not apply separately to each element of your OOT bet).

18 Greyhound Racing

18.1 General

The following rules apply solely to online and mobile bets which are placed via the Betfair Sportsbook on greyhound racing. Separate rules apply to bets which are placed on the Betfair Exchange.

For greyhound racing markets, Best Odds Guaranteed is available to all new and existing Betfair customers unless we have informed any such customer, via email or otherwise, that Best Odds Guaranteed is no longer available to him\her.

Best Odds Guaranteed applies, for Winner markets only (win and each way), to any price taken on singles and multiples after 8am on the day of the applicable race.

Greyhound names are displayed on Betfair’s website for information purposes only and all bets will be settled on the basis of the trap numbers on which bets are placed.

Double result concessions do not apply to our greyhound racing markets.

Where a ‘no race’ is declared, all bets will be voided unless the ‘re-run’ race takes place on the same day (in which case all original bets will stand).

All bets will be settled on the basis of the official result declared on the day of the relevant race. If the official result is retrospectively changed, Betfair will not resettle the applicable markets.

In the event that no starting prices are returned for an individual race, all bets on that race will be declared void.

Where a greyhound is withdrawn from a race or replaced by an alternative (e.g. reserve) greyhound, all early price bets which were placed on the remaining greyhounds before the withdrawal or replacement will be settled at those greyhounds’ starting prices (while all bets placed following a withdrawal or replacement will be settled at the relevant greyhounds’ early prices).

Each way starting price bets will be accepted for unnamed favourites. All unnamed second favourites are win only and, therefore, no each way betting is available for them.

18.2 Maximum Payouts

Antepost bets on greyhound racing are subject to a maximum payment of £50,000. The only exception to this is the English Greyhound Derby which has a maximum payout, for antepost bets, of £100,000.

The maximum payout to any one customer in respect of bets on any single day’s greyhound racing in the UK is £100,000 to the extent that such bets are covered by a “full service”. Unless stated otherwise herein, bets on all Irish greyhound races and UK bets which are not covered by a ‘full service’ are subject to a maximum payout of £10,000.

Betfair only accepts bets in respect of greyhound meetings which are displayed on its websites. The only exceptions to this rule are when prices are quoted over the phone and applied to a customer’s account. Any bets inadvertently processed in respect of events which are not displayed on Betfair’s website will be voided (regardless of the result).

Guaranteed prices will be capped at £10,000 for all multiples. Does not apply to singles.

18.3 Antepost Betting

Unless stated otherwise in the remainder of this sub-section, antepost bets are accepted on an ‘all-in’ basis, whether a selection runs or not. Therefore, in the event of a non-runner, for whatever reason, all bets placed on an antepost basis will stand.

When the runners for an antepost event are finally determined (generally, this will mean that the event has been whittled down to 6 runners), all bets placed after the Trap Draw for the Final is announced will revert to Non-Runner No Bet.

All bets placed after the trap draw for a final has been announced will be settled at their starting price (i.e. SP) should any of the other finalists fail to take their place for whatever reason.

Bets placed on a given greyhound after the trap draw for a final will be voided if that greyhound is withdrawn from the race (i.e. such bets will be settled on a “non-runner no bet” basis).

18.4 Each way Betting

Each way betting on greyhound races will be settled as follows: (i) 8 runners = 1/5th of the full payout for first three finishers and (ii) 5-7 runners = ¼ of the full payout for the first two finishers. Where there are four runners or fewer in a greyhound race, we do not offer each way betting.

Where the number of runners in a race is reduced to four (i.e. for a race in which five or more greyhounds were previously due to compete), any each way bets will be automatically converted to ‘win only’ bets.

18.5 Trap Challenge Bets

A trap challenge bet is a bet placed on the most successful trap across a number of races.

Where a trap challenge market offered by Betfair is described by reference to specified timeframes, the postponement of any races (such that they do not occur within those timeframes) will be disregarded. For example if a meeting is scheduled to run from 18:38 to 21:26 but the 21:26 race ends up taking place at 21:49 due to unforeseen circumstances, the postponed race will still form part of any trap challenge bets which are placed in respect of such meeting.

Trap challenge bets are defined by reference to their scheduled off-times. Any race which occurs outside of those scheduled off-times will not be included within the relevant bet (save where the race in question occurs outside of the scheduled off-time due to postponement).

All trap challenge bets will stand if more than half of the specified races in the named trap challenge market take place. If half of the races or fewer take place, bets on the relevant trap challenge market will be voided.

Trap Challenge markets are win only and are only available up until the first scheduled race.

If two or more trap numbers record the same number of wins then our normal dead-heat rules will apply to applicable trap challenge markets.

Should any individual race result in a dead heat for 1st place then all greyhounds concerned will be regarded as having won that race for trap challenge settlement purposes.

18.6 Placepots / Placers

Placepots and/or placer bets can be accepted via telephone only. Named runners will not be accepted, only trap numbers.

Should a vacant trap replace a selected greyhound, any bet on that trap number will automatically be deemed to be a bet on the unnamed favourite. If, in such circumstances, there are joint-favourites for the race in question, the bet will automatically be deemed to be a bet on the joint-favourite with the lowest racecard number.

In the event of a placepot / placer bet being accepted on a meeting where a dividend is not declared, all such placepot / placer bets will be deemed void (irrespective of the result).

18.7 Tote Forecasts

Forecast dividends are declared to a £1 stake and will be settled according to the BAGS industry forecast dividend.

Where a forecast bet has been placed by a customer and one of the customer’s selections becomes a vacant trap, the customer’s bet will automatically be converted into a win single on the remaining selection (the odds for such win single to be the remaining greyhound’s starting price).

In the event that any number of greyhounds are involved in a dead-heat for either 1st or 2nd place then an industry dividend will be issued for both winning forecasts.

18.8Tote Tricasts

Tricast dividends are declared to a £1 stake and will be settled according to the BAGS industry tricast dividend.

If a tricast is accepted on a race where no tricast dividend is declared then any tricast bets will be settled as a forecast bets on the first two greyhounds appearing on the customer’s bet slip.

Where a tricast bet has been placed by a customer and one of the customer’s selections becomes a vacant trap, the customer’s bet will automatically be converted into a forecast bet on the remaining selections. If two of the customer’s selections become vacant traps, the customer’s bet will automatically be converted into a win single on the remaining selection (the odds for such win single to be the remaining greyhound’s starting price).

In the event that any number of greyhounds are involved in a dead heat for either 1st, 2nd or 3rd place then an industry dividend will be issued for each winning forecast.

Tricasts are accepted as singles only. Multiples accepted in error will be deemed void (irrespective of the result).

18.9 Fixed Odds Forecasts and Fixed Odds Tricasts

Should any selection included within a fixed odds forecast or fixed odds tricast bet be a non-runner, the entire forecast or tricast bet in question will be void.

18.10 Coursing

All bets will be settled as per Irish Coursing Club (ICC) rules. In all circumstances, the judge’s decision will be final.

If a greyhound is withdrawn before coming under the slipper’s control in the first round, bets placed on such greyhound will be deemed void.

In the event of a final not being run for any reason, our dead heat rules will apply to all antepost bets.

19 Handball

Settled on 60 minutes play unless stated otherwise. Extra time does not count.

If 60 minutes is not completed then all bets will be void, except those that have been unconditionally determined. If an official result is declared all bets will stand.

The name/heading of a competition amounts to evidence of what a bet refers to. For example, if you place a bet on “Norway vs Brazil” under the competition name/heading U20 World Cup, the bet will apply to the match between Norway and Brazil which is part of the U20 World Cup.

20 Hockey

Overtime does not count unless stated otherwise.

If 70 minutes is not completed then all bets will be void, except those that have been unconditionally determined. If an official result is declared all bets will stand.

21 Horseracing

21.1General

Unless stated otherwise, all individual race markets will be determined according to the official result at the time of the ‘weigh-in’ announcement. Subsequent disqualifications, appeals or amendments to the result will be disregarded. Card numbers are posted as a guide only: bets are placed on a named horse. Information (such as jockey silks, saddlecloth numbers etc) is provided "as is" and is for guidance only. Betfair does not guarantee the accuracy of this information and use of it to place bets is entirely at your own risk.

If a race is abandoned or otherwise declared void, or in the event of a walkover, all bets on that race will be void.

If the scheduled venue is changed after a bet is placed, all bets will be void.

Where a race does not take place on its scheduled day, all bets will be void.

If a scheduled surface type is changed (e.g. turf to dirt) all bets will stand.

The favourite is the selection quoted in the official starting price returns at the shortest odds. The second favourite is the horse quoted at the next shortest odds. If two horses are quoted at the same odds and these odds are shorter than those quoted against any other horses, then these two are equal first favourite and equal second favourite. If two or more co-favourites are thus selected, the stake will be divided equally between them.

21.2Ante-post

Subject to the points below, in ante-post markets, all bets on an individual horse stand whether the horse runs or not.

For GB and Irish racing: if a horse is balloted out, all bets on that horse will be void.

All relevant bets will be void where an event is: abandoned and not rescheduled; or postponed and rescheduled to another venue; or postponed and rescheduled to another day at the same venue with entries for the race being reopened or reverting back to a previous entry or declaration stage provided any additional horses are entered or re-entered and such entries or declarations are considered, in Betfair’s absolute discretion, material to the betting on the race. For the avoidance of doubt, where a race is postponed and rescheduled to another day at the same venue, relevant bets will stand where entries/declarations at the time of postponement remain unaltered or include any non-material addition(s) prior to the rescheduled race.

21.3'Best Odds Guaranteed'

Best Odds Guaranteed applies, for Winner markets only (win and each way), to any price taken on singles and multiples, after 8am on the day of the applicable race.

‘Best Odds Guaranteed’ is not available on ante-post markets.

Where ‘Best Odds Guaranteed’ is offered, bets will be settled at the Industry Starting Price (“SP”) if the SP is bigger than the price taken by the customer when they place their bet. For example, if the price taken is 3/1 and the SP is 4/1, we will pay out at the bigger price of 4/1.

In the event of a Rule 4 deduction applying to a price taken, we will pay at the bigger odds after the Rule 4 deduction has been made to the price taken.

Where no SP is returned, the last price offered by Betfair fixed odds will be taken as the SP.

Betfair reserves the right to withdraw the ‘Best Odds Guaranteed’ promotion at any time.

21.4Starting Prices

‘SP bets’ placed on the Betfair Sportsbook or Betfair’s ‘Fixed Odds’ products will be settled on the official Industry Starting Price and not the ‘Betfair SP’.

If no official Industry Starting Price or Industry Off Course Starting Price is returned, bets will be settled at the last price quoted on the Betfair Sportsbook prior to the off of the race.

21.5Double Resulting

All bets placed on UK and Irish horse racing will be settled on First Past the Post AND the official result on the day. Any subsequent disqualification will not affect the settlement of bets.

This offer applies to winning single and multiple bets and the win part of Each-Way bets placed only.

Exceptions: The exceptions where First Past the Post does not apply and bets are only settled according to the official result are:

A selection taking the wrong course

A selection carrying the wrong weight or the jockey failing to weigh-in

Any bets placed at a Non UK/IRE race meetings

A Forecast or Tricast bet

A void race

Any Tote/Pari-Mutuel bet

A selection given as the winner in error by the judge

21.6Match Betting

Where we offer match betting (i.e. where we select two or more horses in a particular race to compete against each other in a match bet), all bets will be settled in accordance with the Rules of Racing of the British Horse Racing Authority which are then in force (and results will be determined according to the official returns in the following day’s Racing Post).

Bets are settled on the best finishing position.

For flat racing, if two or more of the named horses do not complete the course, the placing of those horses in relation to each other shall be determined, and bets shall be settled, according to the distance travelled by each horse (according to the official returns in the following day’s Racing Post).

For National Hunt races, if two or more of the named horses do not complete the course, the placing of those horses in relation to each other shall be determined, and bets shall be settled, according to the number of obstacles cleared by each horse (according to the official returns in the following day’s Racing Post). If both horses clear the same number of fences/hurdles, bets will be void.

21.7Place Terms

Each-way bets (Win and Place) are offered for the majority of races. For all horse races (at Early Price, Show Price and S.P) the each-way terms are affected by the type of race and the number of runners taking part and these terms are as follows:

Race Type

No. of Runners

Place Odds

No. Places

All Races

4 or less

Win Only

Win Only

All Races

5-7

1/4

1,2

Non-Handicaps

8+

1/5

1,2,3

Handicaps*

8-11

1/5

1,2,3

Handicaps*

12-15

1/4

1,2,3

Handicaps*

16+

1/4

1,2,3,4

[* ‘Handicaps’ include all Handicap and Nursery races]

The ‘Win’ and ‘Place’ part of each-way multiple bets are settled separately (that is, win-to-win and place-to-place).

Once opened, the number of winners in 'to be placed' markets may be affected by further non-runners.

From time to time we may offer promotions that pay out on extra placings in a horse race. In these instances we reserve the right to alter the standard place terms as set out above (e.g. we may offer to pay out 5 or 6 places in a handicap with 16 or more runners but to do so at 1/5 of the odds as opposed to standard 1/4). These promotions are not confined to handicaps. The onus is on the customer at all times to check the each way terms on offer (particularly in those races where we are offering additional place payouts).

If the number of placed horses is less than the number of potential winners, the winners will only be the placed horse or horses.

If any race is reduced to four runners or less, all each-way bets will be taken as ‘all-to-win’ given that there are no places.

21.8Winning Distance Bets

Unless stated otherwise, winning distances' bets are on the sum of the winning distances from each race on one particular day at a race meeting.

The winning distance in a race will be the officially declared distance between the first two horses past the post. However if either the first or second horse past the post is disqualified because:

of an incorrect weight carried;

they have taken the wrong course;

the jockey of either horse fails to weigh in, or weighs in light after the race; then in each case the winning distance shall be that between the first and second horse under the official result.

For the purpose of this bet, the maximum distance on any individual race will be 12 lengths for Flat races and 30 lengths for National Hunt races (which includes National Hunt Flat Races) and these distances will be applied where only one horse finishes a race.

For distances below half a length, the following scale will be applied:

Nose: 0.05 length

Short-head: 0.1

Head: 0.2

Short-neck: 0.25

Neck: 0.3

If a meeting has three or more races abandoned or declared void, then all 'winning distance' bets will be void.

When only one or two races are abandoned or declared void, then 'winning distance' bets will be settled with a default distance used for each abandoned or void race. The default distances are 2 lengths for Flat races and 10 lengths for National Hunt races.

In the case of a walkover the following distances will be applied:

Flat: 5 lengths

National Hunt: 12 lengths

21.9Betfair Non-Runner Rule

If a horse comes under Starter's Orders but refuses to race, the bet will be a loser.

With the exception of ante-post bets as described above, in all horse races where a runner is withdrawn, or adjudged not to have started - and therefore been declared a Non-Runner by the starter - stakes on that selection will be refunded.

Bets on the remaining runners in that race, where a price has been taken, may be subject to a deduction. This is based on Tattersalls Rule 4(c) (see below) and is dependent on the withdrawn horse’s price at the time it was withdrawn.

Bets on horses in reformed markets that subsequently have one or more withdrawn horses may also have a deduction applied based on the prices of any withdrawn horse(s) at the time of the withdrawal(s).

In the event that there is insufficient time to form a new market on the race, bets placed at starting price may also be subject to a deduction based on Tattersalls Rule 4(c).

For bets where a price is taken, the application of Rule 4(c) will be determined by the last Betfair price available at the time the relevant horse is withdrawn.

Deductions in the pound will be applied based on the odds of any withdrawn horse as follows:

Price of selection

Deduction

Price of selection

Deduction

1/9 or shorter

90p

6/5 to Evens

45p

2/11 to 2/17

85p

6/4 to 5/4

40p

1/4 to 1/5

80p

7/4 to 13/8

35p

3/10 to 2/7

75p

9/4 to 15/8

30p

2/5 to 1/3

70p

3/1 to 5/2

25p

8/15 to 4/9

65p

4/1 to 10/3

20p

8/13 to 4/7

60p

11/2 to 9/2

15p

4/5 to 4/6

55p

9/1 to 6/1

10p

20/21 to 5/6

50p

14/1 to 10/1

5p

over 14/1

No deduction

If there are two or more withdrawals in one event, the deduction will not exceed 90p. If the price of a withdrawn selection is not quoted in the above table, then Rule 4(c) will be applied at the next highest price quoted. For example 21/5 would be classed in the 9/2 bracket for Rule 4 purposes.

Reserves: In races with reserves, reserves will generally be priced up within the market. However if any bets are taken prior to a reserve horse being declared to run and where the reserve was not priced up at the time the bet was placed, then any such bets will be settled on the result 'without the reserve runner(s)'. Each way bets settled on the result "without the reserve runner(s)" will be based on the number of runners, excluding reserves, that start the race. In races where reserves are priced but do not run, Betfair may make a Rule 4 deduction in accordance with the above Betfair Non-Runner Rule.

Incorrect withdrawals: If a horse is removed from a market but subsequently takes part in the race, then all bets on that selection will be made void and stakes refunded at the point that the selection was removed from the market. At the point that the horse is re-instated in the market, all original bets will be replaced subject to customers having available funds in their account. If a customer does not have available funds within their account at the time of re-instatement, the voided bet will not be replaced.

21.10Betting Without the Favourite

For the purposes of this bet, the ‘Without” selection(s) will be the shortest price horse(s) as determined by Betfair early prices at the time the market is created.

For settlement purposes the “Without” selection’s finishing position will be ignored.

The Each-way terms used will be determined as per the industry standard terms based on the actual number of runners that take part in the race, excluding the “Without” selection.

In the event of non-runners and withdrawals winning bets are subject to Rule 4 deductions.

21.11Place only markets

‘Place only’ bets will be settled as follows:

The number of places paid will be made clear on the market

Bets will be settled on the official result only

If there are non-runners in the race, then provided there are more runners in the race than the number of places being paid out on the market, then all bets on the remaining runners will stand subject to the deductions below. All bets on non-runners (not under starter’s orders) will be voided.

If, due to non-runners, the number of runners is the same as or less than the number of places being paid out on the market, then all bets on the market will be voided.

If there are non-runners on the market, then the best on the remaining runners will be settled based on the deductions table below.

Deductions are accumulative and so will increase if there is more than one non-runner, but are capped at 95p in the £.

Dead heat rules apply

Betfair Sportsbook Place Only deductions table

No. of places being paid out on the market

Place only price of relevant non runner

2

3

4

1/5 or less

50p*

50p

25p

2/7 to 2/9

40p

40p

20p

2/5 to 3/10

35p

25p

20p

8/15 to 4/9

35p

25p

15p

8/13 to 4/7

30p

20p

15p

4/5 to 4/6

30p

20p

15p

20/21 to 5/6

25p

20p

15p

6/5 to EVS

25p

15p

10p

7/4 to 5/4

20p

15p

10p

9/4 to 15/8

15p

10p

10p

3/1 to 5/2

15p

10p

5p

4/1 to 10/3

10p

10p

5p

11/2 to 9/2

10p

5p

5p

9/1 to 6/1

5p

5p

5p

Over 9/1

0p

0p

0p

*Denotes 50p deduction in every £1 of winnings

21.12Insurebet 2 places

Where “Insurebet 2 places” markets are offered:

The Price offered is for the horse to win the race. If the horse finishes second, the bet stake is returned.

In the event of a horse being withdrawn, other than where it is withdrawn under starter’s orders, stakes on that selection will be returned. Bets for the remaining horses in the race will be subject to a deduction in accordance with Tattersall’s Rule 4(c) based on the win price of the withdrawn horse(s) at the time of withdrawal (see the Tattersall’s Rule 4 table which appears in the “Betfair Non-Runner Rule” section above). For example, if a horse (which is priced at 4/1 in the win market and 11/4 in the “Insurebet 2 Places” market) is withdrawn, then a Rule 4 deduction of 20% (based on the 4/1 win price) shall apply to the “Insurebet 2 Places” market.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a race being reduced to 4 runners or fewer, all bets shall be void.

Normal dead-heat rules apply.

Double Result concessions do apply to this market.

21.13Forecast Betting

A "straight forecast" is a bet where you name two selections to come 1st and 2nd in the correct order for a specified event.

A "reversed forecast" is when you name two selections to finish 1st and 2nd in any order for a specific event.

A "combination forecast" is when you choose three or more selections in an event, with any of these to finish 1st and 2nd in the race.

Straight, reversed and combination forecasts are available on horse races provided 3 or more entries run in any one race.

Forecast bets are settled in accordance with the industry Forecast Dividend, except where stated below:

If a Straight Forecast is accepted for a race where no dividend declared, the bet will be settled as a win single on the first selection stated.

If you select a Non-Runner in a Forecast bet, the bet will be void. If you select a Non-Runner in a Combination Forecast, all bets featuring the non-runner will be void.

Customers are not allowed to include 'unnamed favourite' in forecast bets.

21.14Tricast Betting

A tricast is a bet where you name the selections to finish 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the correct order for a specified race. All tricast bets are settled in accordance with the appropriate industry dividend except where stated below.

Horseracing Tricast bets are accepted on all races for which a computer tricast dividend is declared.

If a tricast bet is accepted where less than 4 runners take part in the race, it will be settled as a Straight Forecast on the selections nominated to finish 1st and 2nd, with the selection nominated to finish 3rd ignored.

If a Tricast has been accepted for a race where no dividend is declared, it will be settled as a Straight Forecast on the selections nominated to finish 1st and 2nd. The 3rd is ignored for settlement purposes. If the bet is a Combination Tricast, every Tricast within that Combination will be settled as a Straight Forecast with the 3rd selection ignored for settlement purposes.

If one non-runner is selected, the tricast will be settled as a Straight Forecast on the remaining 2 selections in the order they were selected, combination bets follow the same rules with each combination settled on its own merit. If two non-runners are selected, the tricast will be void.

If fewer than 3 runners finish a race, the following rules will apply in addition to the above rules:

When only 2 runners finish a race, all tricast bets which have correctly selected the 1st and 2nd placed finishers will be settled as a Straight Forecast. All other tricast bets will be deemed losers

When only 1 runner finishes a race, all tricast bets which have correctly selected the 1st placed finisher will be settled as a SP single on that selection. All other tricast bets will be deemed losers.

If a tricast bet is accepted on a race from a territory where no official Industry Tricast has been declared the dividend will be calculated from the last Betfair prices prior to the start of the race.

Should customer’s select an unnamed favourite in a tricast bet, the selection will be deemed a NR and the bet settled on the remaining selections in the order selected. Combination tricast bets follow the same rule with each combination settled on its own merit.

21.15Fixed Odds Forecasts and Tricasts

Should there be any non-runners in a race, bets will be settled at Industry Dividends.

Should any selection included within a fixed odds forecast or fixed odds tricast bet be a non-runner, the entire forecast or tricast bet in question will be void

21.16Jollies vs Rags

For selected races a price is offered for any of the nominated horses to win and a price for any horse other than the named horses to win (known as The Field).If the win market is subject to a collective R4 of 20c or more all bets will be void. Bets settled on the official result. Dead-heat rules apply.

21.17Odds vs Evens

For selected races betting is offered for either an odd saddlecloth number (1,3,5, etc) or an even saddlecloth number (2,4,6 etc) to win a nominated race. Dead heat rules apply.

21.18US Racing

On certain US race meetings, Betfair Sportsbook offer fixed odds betting on US racing. Customers may take the fixed odds price or the SP on these events. In the event of bets being accepted at SP, when no official Industry Starting Price has been declared, all bets will be settled at the last Betfair price prior to the off.

On other US meetings, where no fixed odds betting is offered on US racing, all bets placed at SP will be settled to the US pari-mutual dividents. Please note that all declared dividends are quoted to $2 which means that the actual return to a £1 stake is half of the declared dividend.

Bets placed at the US paris-mutual odds, will be settled at the odds declared by the US host track. Only bet types that have dividends declared by the host track will stand, any bets not covered by a dividend at the host track will be void.

In the event of a race being declared a No-Contest by the host track, all bets will be void.

When no fixed odds have been offered on a US race, Win bets will be settled to the win pool. Each Way bets on races with eight or more runners will be settled to the win and show pool. In races with five to seven runners inclusive, the place part of the bet will be settled to the place pool.

Exacta and Trifecta betting will be settled to the relevant dividend where no fixed odds have been offered.

Coupled horses in the US are coupled across all markets, not just in the win pools. If you place a bet on a coupled runner, the bet will include all runners under the number (e.g. 1, 1a, 1b etc), If one of the entries is a non-runner, your bet will stand on the remaining coupled selection(s).

Coupled horses will not apply to US races where fixed odds have been offered as the runners will be priced separately for betting purposes.

21.19Latin American Racing

For all bets placed on Latin American races, bets placed at SP will be settled at the last priced offered by Betfair prior to the off of the race. In the event that no Fixed Odds prices are offered, bets will be settled at the last industry price prior to the off of the race.

Forecast and Tricast bets will be settled at the last shown Betfair price prior to the off of the race, when an industry dividend has not been declared.

Coupled horses will not apply to Latin American races when fixed odds betting has been offered as the runners will be priced separately for betting purposes.

21.20European Racing

All European racing (Excluding those governed by specific rules in this section) will be settled on the official result provided upon weigh in.

When Betfair offer fixed odds betting, the last price shown prior to the off will be deemed the SP price

Forecast and Tricast bets will be settled at the last shown Betfair prices prior to the off of the race when an industry dividend has not been declared.

On meetings where fixed odds prices are not offered, all bets placed at SP will be settled to the local tote dividends (coupling may apply).

21.21International Racing

All International territories excluding those detailed above will be settled on a Rules Of Racing basis. Territories offered, where an official Starting Price is returned, will be governed by our general rules.

When Betfair offer fixed odds betting, the last price shown prior to the off will be deemed the SP price.

Where an Industry/SIS SP is declared bets placed at the SP option will be settled at those odds and not at the relevant pari-mutual dividend.

When there is no Industry/SIS SP declared and no Befair fixed odds prices offered, all bets will be settled at the relevant tote dividends sourced from the local tote authority.

Forecast and Tricast bets will be settled at the last shown Betfair prices prior to the off of the race when an industry dividend has not been declared.

21.22Special Markets

In the event of a non-runner(s) in any of the races from which the specials have been selected, we reserve the right to revert the bet to SP.

If a special/enhanced multiple is placed and one of the horses on which the bet was placed is a non-runner, the odds for the remaining selections will be calculated and settled on the basis of their SPs.

Jockey Specials will stand regardless of jockey changes in the event of the rider being unable to take all/any of his/her intended rides. In the event of a ride becoming a NR all bets will revert to SP on the remaining rides.

Jockey specials apply to Racing Post-declared rides only.

Unless otherwise stated, place betting specials shall be settled in accordance with the “Place Terms” sub-section of this “Horseracing” section.

In the event of non-runner(s) in the races from which a place only special has been selected our normal “Place Terms” will stand

All horse racing special markets will be settled on the basis of standard place terms and will not take into account any enhanced terms that we may be offering at the time. For example, “All SP favs to place at Cheltenham” will be settled, for each race, on the basis of our standard place terms.

Where bets are offered on the “going” of any horse racing meetings, those bets will be settled on the basis of the Racing Post’s “going” description of the first race of such meeting (ignoring any references to ground conditions “in places”). For example, if the Racing Post description is “heavy (soft in places)”, bets will be settled as “heavy”.

Top jockey/trainer/owner markets will be settled on the basis of the official result of the applicable track. In the event of multiple winners, our dead heat rules will apply.

For special bets which have been placed on all starting price favourites to be placed during a given day of a meeting, if there are joint/co favourites for any of the applicable races, the favourite for that race will, for settlement purposes, be deemed to be the horse with the lowest racecard number.

Ice Hockey

22.1European Ice Hockey and IIHF International Competitions

In case of a match being postponed, it will be voided unless it takes place within 36 hours of the initial scheduled starting time.

Bets will be settled according to the result declared by the relevant governing body at the end of the match. In the absence of consistent, independent evidence or in the presence of significant conflicting evidence, bets will be settled based on our own statistics.

All markets will be settled with the result at the end of regular time (60 minutes) unless otherwise stated.

2-Way Match Betting/Moneyline will be settled on result after overtime (including any subsequent shootout).

Should a match be abandoned, all markets will be voided unless the outcome has been unequivocally decided.

Period Markets – Settled on the exact score of the specified period. For settlement purposes the, 3rd period does not include any overtime played. Dead heat rules apply to the Highest Scoring Period market.

Double Result - Settled on the score of the game at the end of the 1st and 3rd periods.

Race to xth Goal - The winner will be the team to achieve the number of specified goals first. Should neither team reach the target, pre-match bets will void. Does not include Over-time or Shootout.

All markets are subject to their respective pre-match rules for the purposes of Live Betting.

Overtime counts for all player proposition markets. Players must appear on the ice during play for bets to stand. Only goals scored in regulation or overtime count for settlement purposes. Shootout goals do not apply.

Anytime/First Goalscorers - For the purpose of settlement all skaters who are dressed to play are considered runners. In the event a player does not dress for a game bets will be void. Only goals scored in regulation or overtime count for settlement purposes. Shootout goals do not apply for settlement.

Player Total Points - All bets are settled based on player total number of goals plus assists. All totals are inclusive of overtime. If one of the players doesn’t see any game time, then all bets on that market will be void.

22.4US Ice Hockey (General)

These rules apply for NHL, AHL and any NHL sanctioned competition.

All settlements are based on results and statistics provided by the relevant league’s governing body (www.nhl.com).

Games must go 55 minutes for bets to stand. In the event a game is suspended prior to the 55th minute of play bets will be void unless the result of a market has been clearly determined during the normal course of play.

65 minute Markets - Inclusive of all overtime and shootout goals where applicable.

Period Markets – Settled on the exact score of the specified period. For settlement purposes the 3rd period does not include any overtime played. Dead heat rules apply to the Highest Scoring Period market.

Double Result – Settled on the score of the game at the end of the 1st and 3rd Periods.

Race to xth Goal – The winner will be the team to achieve the number of specified goals first. Should neither team reach the target, pre-match bets will be void. This market includes Over-time. It does not include shootout.

Number of Goals/Total Goals Odd/Even - Includes overtime (and any subsequent shootout) for settlement purposes.

Number of Home/Away Goals – This market is settled on the basis of 60 minutes’ play only and does not include overtime or shootouts.

Team to Score xth Goal - The winner will be the team to score the specified goal number first. This market includes Overtime but does not include shootouts.

1st team to score market - The winner will be the team to score the first goal. This market includes Overtime but does not include shootouts. If the game goes to a shootout and no goal has been scored, bets on this market will be void.

All markets are subject to their respective pre-match rules for the purposes of Live Betting.

22.6Player Props (US Ice Hockey)

Overtime counts for all player proposition markets. Players must appear on the ice during play for bets to stand. Only goals scored in regulation or overtime count for settlement purposes. Shootout goals do not apply.

Anytime/First Goalscorers - For the purpose of settlement all skaters who are dressed to play are considered runners. In the event a player does not dress for a game, bets will be void. Only goals scored in regulation or overtime count for settlement purposes. Shootout goals do not apply for settlement.

Player Total Points - All bets are settled based on player total number of goals plus assists. All totals are inclusive of overtime. If one of the players doesn’t see any game time, then all bets on that market will be void.

The start of the race is the signal to commence the warm up lap if a driver is not on the grid or ready to start from the pit lane when the signal is given we will void all bets on the selection.

If a race is abandoned and no presentation position or official result is declared all bets on that race will be void except for bets on any markets which have been unconditionally determined.

Bets will be settled on the result of the podium presentation regardless of any subsequent disqualifications.

If the scheduled venue is changed after a bet is placed, all bets will be void.

On "head-to-head" bets (i.e. match bets) the driver/rider who finishes ahead or completes the most number of laps is deemed to be the winner, both drivers must start.

In Speedway, bets will be void if all scheduled heats or races of a meeting or match are not completed except on markets which have been unconditionally determined.

In any case where there is no podium presentation, but the market states that settlement of the relevant market will be based on the result at the time of the podium presentation, then the market will be settled on the official result of the relevant governing body regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result (except if an amendment is announced within 24 hours of the initial settlement of the relevant market in order to correct an error in reporting the result).

For Formula 1 “first retirement markets” the following rules shall apply. All bets placed on drivers who do not start the formation lap will be deemed void. The first retirement will be settled on the number lap on which the driver retired. If 2 or more drivers retire on the same lap, then dead heat rules will apply regardless of the time that the drivers retired.

On Safety Car “Yes/No” markets, a virtual safety car will not count as a Safety Car.

In the event of a driver switching race teams during race week, or a driver not originally listed entering the field, all bets taken prior to these changes being factored into the betting will be re-settled at the correct price taking into account the team/car change. This is inclusive of all markets offered for F1 and Betfair’s decision is final in this regard.

24Olympics

24.1Olympics - General Rules

The final medal table declared by the governing body will be used to settle all bets. Any subsequent changes will not be taken into consideration.

All bets will be settled on medal/podium ceremony. Subsequent disqualifications or amendments will not be counted for settlement purposes.

In the event of a team/participant not competing in an event for any reason we reserve the right to apply a Rule 4 reduction.

Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the market or the sports specific rules below; all bets will be settled according to the rules for the relevant sport and/or the relevant general rule.

Dead Heat Rules apply.

24.2Olympics - Specific Sport Rules

Olympic Basketball – Matches are played under FIBA rules. Therefore all bets will be settled according to ‘European Basketball Rules’.

Olympic Field Hockey - Match betting will be settled based on the result at the end of 60 minutes. In the event of a two-way match betting/to qualify market being offered, then this will be settled on whichever team progresses.

Olympic Rugby 7s – all bets will be settled according to rugby 7s rules within the ‘Rugby Union and Rugby League’ section.

Rowing

If a crew or individual starts a race but does not complete it then they will be deemed a loser providing at least one other crew or individual completes the race. If no crew or individual completes a race then all bets will be void.

If a regatta is cancelled for any reason, all bets will be void, except those on markets which have been unconditionally determined.

Where there is a presentation ceremony, markets will be settled on the official result of the relevant governing body at the time of the ceremony, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result.

If there is no presentation ceremony, outcomes will be determined in accordance with the official result of the relevant governing body, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result (except if an amendment is announced within 24 hours of the initial settlement of the relevant market in order to correct an error in reporting the result).

26 Rugby Union and Rugby League

For Rugby 7s tournaments, all bets are settled on the result at the end of extra time unless the market has a “Draw” selection in which circumstances the market is settled on the result after the completion of normal time. Double Result will be settled after extra time. The “Any Draw” selection will only be a winner in the case of a half time draw in games where extra time takes place.

For schools and U18, U19 & U20s rugby, all bets are settled on the result at the end of normal time. Extra time does not count.

If a match is postponed, bets will stand until 48 hours from the original kick off time, after which time they will be void.

If the venue is changed from the one advertised, all bets on that match are void.

Any multiple bet reduced by an abandoned, postponed or re-arranged match will stand on the remaining selections.

If a match starts but is abandoned before its completion, all bets will be void unless an official result is declared by the applicable governing body. Where an official result has been declared by the official governing body, that official result will govern match and handicap market settlement but all other markets will be void unless their result has already been determined at the point of abandonment (i.e. at the point of abandonment, it would not have been possible for the outcome of the bet to change had the match continued to its natural conclusion). By way of example, if 37 points have been scored at the time a match is abandoned: (i) a bet placed on 35 points or more to be scored would be settled as a winning bet, (ii) a bet placed on 30-35 points to be scored would be settled as a losing bet and (iii) a bet placed on 40-45 points to be scored would be void. In such circumstances, bets on last tryscorer / team to score last / team to score last try / last scoring play would all be void.

Outright Bets: all bets placed on outright markets will be settled on official tournament results. For betting purposes, any team which has points deducted due to breaches of rules and regulations will be deemed a starter. If, at the time a deduction of points is announced, the loss of points means that only one eventuality can occur then all bets on that competitor are void and monies will be returned. Any bets placed after a points deduction may have prices adjusted accordingly.

All outright markets which state “Regular Season” (or similar) are deemed to mean the official standings of teams after all matches of the predetermined season are played and before any playoff matches have commenced.

Tournament Tries/Points: Bets will apply to all playing time, including any extra time in any match where an official result is declared.

To Miss Top 2 / Top 4 / Top 8: For betting purposes, any team which has points deducted due to breaches of rules and regulations will be deemed a starter. If, at the time a deduction of points is announced, the loss of points means that only one eventuality can occur, then all bets on that competitor are void.

Tryscorers: All bets will be refunded if they were placed on players not included the official match day 22 or 23 (depending on the competition). If a substitute is not on the field before the first try is scored then bets on that player will be void in the ‘First Tryscorer’, ‘First Team Tryscorer’ and ‘First Tryscorer Insurebet’ markets. If a substitute comes on at any stage during the game, they will be considered ‘All In’ for all other tryscorer markets. If they do not take any part in the game, they will be void in all tryscorer markets.

First/Last Tryscorer: In the event of a penalty try being the first / last try scored, we will pay out on the penalty try option if offered. If the penalty try option is not offered, we will pay out, for “First Try” markets, on the next tryscorer following the penalty try (where the first try is a penalty try) and, for “Last Try” markets, on the tryscorer immediately preceding the penalty try (where the last try is a penalty try). For ‘xth Tryscorer’ betting, if the penalty try option is not offered, we will pay out on the next tryscorer (e.g. if the first try scored in a match is a penalty try and the second try is scored by Paul Smith, then Paul Smith will be deemed the winner for both the first and second tries). If there is no try scored after the penalty try then “First Try” and “Last Try” markets will be void.

First 2nd Half Tryscorer: Bets placed on substitutes will be void if the first 2nd half try is scored before they come on.

First Tryscorer Insurebet: If the player fails to score the first try but does score a try in the match then the bet stake will be returned. If a substitute is not on the field before the first try is scored then bets on that player will be void.

Position to Score First Try: In the event of a penalty try being the first try scored, we will pay out on the position of the next tryscorer for “Position to Score First Try” markets. For ‘Position to score xth Try’ markets, in the event of a penalty try, we will pay out on the position which scores the next try (e.g. if the first try scored in a match is a penalty try and the second try is scored by a ‘forward’, then a ‘forward’ will be deemed to have scored both the first and second tries). If there is no try scored after the penalty try then this market will be void.

To win in Extra Time: If there is no winner following extra time, dead heat rules will apply to bets on this market.

Tryscorer Matchbets / Kicker Matchbets / To Score the Most Points Matchbets: Both players must be in the starting 15 for bets to stand. If there is no ‘Tie’ or ‘Draw’ selection offered and the result is a tie then all bets will be void.

Best Kicking Percentage Matchbets / Kicker Matchbets / To Score the Most Points Matchbets: Bets will be void if both players do not attempt at least 1 placed kick at goal.

Player Total Points / Perfect Kicking record: Bets will be void if the selected player does not attempt at least 1 placed kick at goal.

Head to Head: This market will settled based on the outcome of extra time. In the result of a draw where no extra time is played, this market will be settled according to dead heat rules.

Line: This market is settled on the outcome of extra time.

26.2 Rugby League Rules

Unless otherwise stated, all rugby league bets are settled on 80 minutes’ play plus any injury time.

All bets on NRL matches will be settled on the official declared result including any extra time, except ‘Match Betting, ‘Handicap Betting, 'Will There Be Extra Time?', 'Highest Scoring Half' and 'Half With Most Tries' markets (which will be settled on the basis of 80 minutes’ play plus any injury time). In Handicap/Line and Totals betting where the value selected is a whole number (e.g. 6.0), and the result lands on that number, then all wagers related to that line number will be refunded, and any such bet will be deemed an excluded leg for the purpose of any applicable MultiBet, which will be recalculated excluding that leg. The same rules apply for State of Origin and any other Australian Rugby League match where extra time is played.

If the result of an NRL match after extra time is a draw, then the Dead Heat Rule will apply to all bets where a winner has not been officially declared. All winning margin bets, including Dozen Winning Margins, will be deemed unsuccessful bets as neither team has won the match.

If a match is postponed, bets will stand until 48 hours from the original kick off time, after which time they will be void.

If the venue is changed from the one advertised, all bets on that match are void.

Any multiple bet reduced by an abandoned, postponed or re-arranged match will stand on the remaining selections.

If a match starts but is abandoned before its completion, all bets will be void unless an official result is declared by the applicable governing body. Where an official result has been declared by the official governing body, that official result will govern match and handicap market settlement but all other markets will be void unless their result has already been determined at the point of abandonment (i.e. at the point of abandonment, it would not have been possible for the outcome of the bet to change had the match continued to its natural conclusion). By way of example, if 37 points have been scored at the time a match is abandoned: (i) a bet placed on 35 points or more to be scored would be settled as a winning bet, (ii) a bet placed on 30-35 points to be scored would be settled as a losing bet and (iii) a bet placed on 40-45 points to be scored would be void. In such circumstances, bets on last tryscorer / team to score last / team to score last try / last scoring play would all be void.

Outright Bets: all bets placed on outright markets will be settled on official tournament results. For betting purposes, any team which has points deducted due to breaches of rules and regulations will be deemed a starter. If, at the time a deduction of points is announced, the loss of points means that only one eventuality can occur then all bets on that competitor are void and monies will be returned. Any bets placed after a points deduction may have prices adjusted accordingly.

NRL & Super League Outright / Regular Season Outright / Top 2 / 4 / 8 Finish: All In Betting. Any Team which has points deducted due to breaches of rules and regulations will be deemed a starter for resulting purposes. Any loss of titles after the completion of the Grand Final will be deemed null and void and all bets will stand. All outright markets which state “Regular Season” (or similar) are deemed to mean the official standings of teams after all matches of the predetermined season are played and before any playoff matches have commenced.

NRL & Super League Wooden Spoon: This market is settled on the team which has the least wins for the season. A draw is considered as half a win. In the event of more than one team having the same number of wins, the outcome will be determined by the worst 'for and against' points total. Points deducted because of breaches of rules and regulations are excluded for resulting purposes. All In. Win Only.

To Miss Top 2 / 4 / 8: For betting purposes, any team which has points deducted due to breaches of rules and regulations will be deemed a starter. If, at the time a deduction of points is announced, the loss of points means that only one eventuality can occur, then all bets on that competitor will be void.

Tournament Tries/Points: Bets will apply to all playing time (including any extra time) in any match where an official result is declared.

Tryscorers: All bets will be refunded if they were placed on players not included in the official match day 17. All players that are named in the match day 17 will be considered ‘All In’ for all tryscorer markets (including “First Tryscorer” and “First Team Tryscorer” markets).

First/Last Tryscorer: In the event of a penalty try being the first / last try scored, we will pay out on the penalty try option if offered. If the penalty try option is NOT offered, the player who would (in our reasonable discretion) have scored the try (i.e. had foul play not occurred) will be deemed to have scored the try for resulting purposes.

First 2nd Half Tryscorer: If a player is included in his team's matchday 17 man squad, all bets on that player will stand regardless of whether the player is on the field for the first 2nd half try or not.

To win in Extra Time: If there is no winner following extra time, dead heat rules will apply to bets on this market.

Tryscorer Matchbets / Kicker Matchbets / To Score the Most Points Matchbets: Both players must be in the starting 13 for bets to stand. If there is no ‘Tie’ or ‘Draw’ Selection offered and the result is a tie then all bets will be void.

Best Kicking Percentage Matchbets / Kicker Matchbets: Bets will be void if both players do not attempt at least 1 placed kick at goal.

Player Total Points / Perfect Kicking record: Bets will be void if a player does not attempt at least 1 placed kick at goal.

Statistics/Supercoach Markets: All bets on players not in the starting 13 will be void. All statistic bets will be paid at the completion of each round in accordance with official NRL statistics. Supercoach markets will be paid at the completion of each round in accordance with the Daily Telegraph (Australia) results.

Top Tryscorer / Top Points Scorer: dead heat rules apply.

Regular Season Team Matchbets: dead heat rules apply.

26.3 #Oddsonthat – Rugby Union and Rugby League Rules

The rules in this sub-section apply specifically to the settlement of any Rugby Union or Rugby League bets which are placed via #oddsonthat (“OOT”). All other settlement rules which are included in this “Rugby Union/League Rules" section (or elsewhere on this website) will also apply to the settlement of OOT bets unless they contradict, or conflict with, those included in this sub-section (in which case, the rules in this sub-section shall take precedence).

All OOT bets are settled on the basis of 80 minutes’ play (plus injury time) unless otherwise stated. Overtime/Extra Time/Sudden Death will not count except when the phrases 'To Qualify', 'Lift The Trophy', 'Win The Tie' or similar are quoted. For all multiple OOT bets which involve one or more bets including such phrases, the remaining bets (i.e. which do not include such phrases) will be settled on the basis of 80 minutes’ play (plus injury time) unless stated otherwise.

If any player who is part of an OOT bet does not take any part in the relevant match, then the element of the OOT bet which involves that player will be removed from the OOT bet and the OOT bet will be settled at a reduced price (as if such player had never been a part of the relevant OOT bet). If the price of the OOT bet without the removed player is not available on the Betfair website, then we will use our reasonable discretion to determine a fair price for it.

For any OOT bets which involve players being shown yellow or red cards (for example, total match cards), only cards awarded once the player is active in the match will count. Any cards shown before the starting whistle or after the final whistle will not count.

For any obvious wording errors, we reserve the right to cancel any OOT bets placed on the relevant selection (and, in such circumstances, we will offer the OOT bet to be re-placed with the correct wording).

The Maximum payout for an OOT rugby bet shall be 25,000 euro/pounds. For the avoidance of doubt, this maximum applies to all elements off your OOT bet when taken together (i.e. it does not apply separately to each element of your OOT bet).

27 Snooker and Pool

In the event of a match starting but not being completed, the player progressing to the next round will be deemed the winner (or in the final the player declared the winner).

If a player fails to start a tournament or match all bets on that player or individual match will be void.

If a match is not completed for any reason then bets on 'any correct score' or 'next frame' market will be void.

If a match is not completed for any reason, bets on any handicap market will be void unless the market has been unconditionally determined.

First Colour Potted The first colour legally potted scoring its own value (i.e. not taken as a free ball) will be considered the winner, irrespective of whether there are any subsequent re-racks.

Next Frame - First Player to Pot a Ball The first player potting a ball legally will be considered the winner, irrespective of whether there are any subsequent re-racks.

28 Soccer

Unless otherwise stated, all bets on soccer markets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any added injury or stoppage time. However extra-time and penalty shoot-outs are not included. The only exceptions are for: matches that are scheduled for a lesser duration (e.g. 60, 70,80 or 120 minutes) as agreed by the laws of the competition in which they are competing or agreed by both sides prior to kick-off. In such cases, if the match is played in the traditional format of two halves, all bets will be settled at the end of the agreed game length which includes time added on by the referee for stoppages (whether the game length is advertised by Betfair or not). If the game is played in an unusual format (e.g. 3 or 4 periods) then all half-time markets will be voided but all other markets will be settled on the basis of the score at the end of the match (including any time added on by the referee for stoppages).

For ‘Extra-Time’ markets, bets apply to 30 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any added injury or stoppage time. However extra-time and penalty shoot-outs are not included. In ‘Extra-Time’ markets, bets apply to the result during the extra-time period only. For the purposes of this market the score shall be deemed to be 0-0 at the start of the extra-time period.

In circumstances where over 90% of the scheduled match time has been completed and the referee ends the match before the allotted time has elapsed then we will use that result for the settlement of all bets placed on the game. Otherwise, if a match starts but is later abandoned or postponed and Betfair believes that the match will not have been completed by 23:59 (local time) on its scheduled start date, then all markets, with the exception of any unconditionally determined markets, will be void unless Betfair has knowledge that the match has been rescheduled to be played within three days of its original start date. If Betfair does have knowledge that the game will be played within three days and the game is played within three days, then all bets will stand except if the match is restarted from the beginning. If the match is restarted from the beginning then all bets matched before the market went in-play will stand, but any bets placed in-play will be void, except for any bets placed in-play on markets which have been unconditionally determined, which will stand.

If a match has not started (or if Betfair believes that a match will not have started) by 23:59 (local time) on its scheduled start date, then all bets will be void unless Betfair has knowledge that the match has been rescheduled to be played within three days of its original start date.

In the case of ambiguity over the official result from match officials, the outcome will be determined by Betfair (acting reasonably) using information from independent sources.

If an official fixture lists different team details to those listed on the Betfair website (for example, the team name, reserves, age group, gender, etc), then all bets matched on the affected markets will be void. In all other cases, bets will stand (including instances where a team name is listed without specifying the term 'XI' in the name).

To the extent that a video assistant referee is consulted, the event which led to the referral will, for the purposes of these rules, be deemed to have occurred at the actual time of its occurrence (rather than the time on which the relevant referral, or decision, was made).

Where we have settled a bet and, due to a subsequent VAR decision, it becomes apparent that such settlement was inaccurate, we reserve the right to reverse such settlement (provided that the VAR decision occurred prior to the conclusion of the match or other timeframe relating to the bet).

Bets which are placed between the occurrence of an incident which leads to a VAR review and the related VAR decision will be deemed void unless: (i) the VAR review (and subsequent decision) did not ultimately alter the decision made by the on-field officials or (ii) the VAR review (and subsequent decision) altered the decision made by the on-field officials but did not have any material influence on the bet(s) in question. All bets which were not materially influenced by the VAR review (and subsequent decision) will stand.

In order to eliminate any doubt, we will consider the VAR as having been used if this is understood from the referee's gestures (e.g. hand gestures or stopping the match to review the incident themselves) and/or VAR usage is confirmed by the match report issued by the official governing body who is ultimately responsible for oversight of the applicable match. In cases where it is unclear whether the VAR has been used due to missing TV coverage and/or conflicting reports, PPBF will settle the bets based on the information acquired from feed providers and generally reputable online sources (acting reasonably).

There is a small possibility that we will inadvertently offer soccer bets in respect of which it is impossible for the outcome to occur (for example, we continue to offer bets on a player to be the first goal scorer in a match after that player has been substituted). While we have implemented systems which aim to prevent this from occurring, in the small number of circumstances where it does, we will void the bets in question (and return the relevant stakes to customers accordingly).

Whoscored.com will be used to determine the settlement of any bets which are placed on: (i) a given player to achieve a certain number of shots or shots on target, (ii) the total number of offsides awarded in a match or against a particular team, (iii) the total number of shots on target achieved by both sides, or either side, in a match or (iv) the total number of tackles made by either team in a match.

If a team is disqualified, thrown out or otherwise removed from a league before the relevant season has started then all bets involving that team will be made void.

'Shirt numbers' bets will refer to the shirt number allocated at the start of the match. 'Shirt numbers' bets will include own-goal scorers. Any player whose shirt bears no number will be allocated the number 12.

For 'time of first goal' bets (i.e. "First Goal Odds" markets), the first half is deemed to last 45 minutes, regardless of stoppage time. Also for these markets, please note that the "0 - 10 Minutes" selection covers the first 10 minutes of the match. In other words, it runs from 0:00 until just before the clock hits 10:00. The "11 – 20 Minutes" selection runs from 10:00 until just before the clock hits 20:00. The same principle applies to each of the other selections in this market.

For FIFA Man of the Match markets, the market will be settled based on the official ‘Man of the Match’ as determined by FIFA. If FIFA fail to declare an official Man of the Match for any reason, all bets will be void.

For domestic games live on Sky Sports the market will be settled based on who Sky give the award to during their live broadcast. If no award is made during the live broadcast the result will be settled as the player who is listed as the man of the match in the match report on skysports.com. If the result on skysports.com is different from the result of the Sky live broadcast then the markets will be settled on the result from the live broadcast. For live domestic games on BT Sports, BBC and ITV Man of the match bets will also be settled in accordance to who the broadcaster names during the programme. In the case of games on these channels, if no player is named during the programme then all bets will be voided. The player must be specifically named as the man of the match and not just simply referred to as the man of the match by one of the pundits.

For matches that are broadcast live on Sky Sports as well as another channel, preference for settlement will be given to Sky Sports unless Betfair have specifically outlined in the naming of the market that the result will be settled on the official tournament or sponsor award.

Likewise an official tournament or sponsor award outlined in the naming of the market take precedence over the BT, BBC, and ITV pundit’s award.

Any player who takes the field for any part of a match will be deemed as a runner for settlement purposes. Only players not in the squad or unused substitutes will be deemed non-runners.

Anytime Score markets, If one or more of the players do not participate in the game, then they will be deemed non-runners and the original price will be reduced by the price of the said player(s), and settled according to the performance of the remaining selection(s). Players will be deemed a participant in the listed market should they enter the game at any point in 90 minutes play plus injury time

For First/Last Goalscorer markets:

All bets placed on players that do not take part in the match will be void. Bets placed on players who take the pitch after the first goal is scored will be voided for First Goalscorer purposes. Players will be deemed a participant for Last Goalscorer and Anytime Scorer markets should they enter the game at any point in 90 minutes play plus injury time.

Own goals do not count and will be ignored for settlement purposes. Effort will be made to quote all participants but that will not discount a player that is not quoted from being settled a winner. Bets will only apply to 90 minutes play plus injury time.

The following markets will also follow the rules applied to Anytime Scorer betting above:

To Score 2 or More

To Score A Hat-trick

First Team Goalscorer

To Score And Win

To Score First Or Second

To Score First and Second

To Score in First Half

To Score in Second Half

To Score in Both Halves

To Score and be Carded

First Scorer and Anytime Carded

First Scorer and First Carded

To Score in First 20 Minutes

To Score in Last 20 Minutes

To Score in First 20 Minutes

To Score in Last 20 Minutes

For each way First Goalscorer markets:

Each-way bets will be settled on first goal, second goal, third goal, fourth goal and fifth goal only. Players who do not score until after the fifth goal has been scored will be treated as losing selections. If less than five goals are scored in any given match, Betfair will settle bets on the basis of those goals that are scored. If no goals are scored, all each-way bets will be regarded as losing bets.

If a player enters the field of play after the first goal is scored, both the win and place part of the bet will be voided unless the first goal is an own goal (in which case bets will stand). If a player is sent off or substituted before the first goal is scored, bets on that selection are deemed as losers.

If a player scores the first goal of the match, both his win and place part are winners. If a player scores the second, third, fourth or fifth goal, only his place part is a winner.

A player cannot be placed twice (i.e. if he scores the second and third goal, only the second goal is deemed a winner).

Each-way bets on no goalscorer, last goalscorer, first team goalscorers and scorecasts are not accepted. If any such bets are taken in error then the full stake will be invested as a win only bet.

Place-only betting is not accepted.

Extra time does not count.

Own goals do not count. In cases where an own goal is one of the first five goals then the sixth goal will be settled as a winner on the place part of the each-way bet. If two of the first five goals are own goals then the sixth and seventh goals will be settled as winners on the place part of the each-way bet, etc. In all other cases, Betfair’s Soccer rules apply.

For ‘Tournament Hat-trick’ markets, extra-time is included, however penalty shoot-outs and own goals are not included. In the event of any dispute as to who has scored any goal we will follow the decision made by the relevant governing body.

For Scorecast markets:

Scorecasts are defined as First Player to Score / Correct Score Doubles.

Players either not taking part in the game or taking part after a goal has been scored will cause a Scorecast bet to revert to a single on the correct score market at the relevant odds offered at kick-off. Should the initial goal (or goals) be own goals then bets on the subsequent Scorer / Correct Score Double will be deemed winners. If the only goals scored in the match are own goals then bets will be settled as singles on the Correct Score market at the relevant odds offered at kick-off. Should a match be abandoned after a goal has been scored then all bets will be settled as singles on the First Goalscorer market at the relevant odds offered at kick-off.

For Wincast markets:

Wincasts are defined as First Player to Score / Team to Win Doubles.

Should a player not have taken the field by the time the first goal has been scored then bets will be settled as singles on the Match Odds market at the relevant odds offered at kick-off.

Should the initial goal (or goals) be own goals then bets on the subsequent Scorer / Result Double will be deemed winners.

For 'Top Goalscorer' markets:

all bets stand irrespective of whether or not the player takes any part in the relevant league, tournament or competition. If there is any dispute as to who has scored a particular goal, we will follow the decision made by the relevant governing body.

only the goals scored in the relevant league, tournament or competition count. For example, if a player joins a club mid-season any goals scored in a different league will not count. However goals scored for a different club in the same league will count. Own goals will not count

any goals scored in Play-Off matches will not count.

goals scored in extra-time are included, however goals scored in penalty shoot-outs are not included

'Mythical Match' markets:

"Mythical Match” bets are offered on the highest number of goals, corners or yellow cards (as applicable) achieved by, or awarded to, two teams who are playing in different matches. For example, where matches are due to occur between Team A and Team B (on the one hand) and Team C and Team D (on the other), we might offer a Mythical Match Market on whether, within those matches, Team A scores more goals, or is awarded more corners or yellow cards, than Team C (even though those teams are playing in separate matches).

If both teams score the same number of goals, achieve the same number of corners or are awarded the same number of yellow cards (as applicable), the draw is the winning selection.

The respective next fixtures of both teams will be displayed on our website.

If a team’s next fixture is played on a different day from that displayed on our website, all Mythical Match bets involving such team will be void.

Each relevant team’s applicable fixture must be completed and have its result upheld by the competition’s official governing body (e.g. the FA Premier League or FIFA) in order for mythical match bets between those teams to stand.

In the case of a fixture not starting or being shortened due to external factors (e.g. unplayable conditions, security concerns, technical faults) all mythical match bets involving either of the two competing teams will be void.

If a match official shortens a match for any reason (e.g. foul play) all mythical match bets involving either of the two competing teams will be void.

'Shots on Target' markets:

for any bets involving a given player to achieve a number of shots on target, the final determination of whoscored.com will be used to determine the number of shots on target which the relevant player achieved.

all shots on target bets are settled on the basis of 90 minutes’ play (plus injury time) unless otherwise stated.

For “Player not to score” markets, Players who are not on the field at the beginning of 90 minutes play will not be considered runners in this market and be settled as void.

In markets which relate to the number of incidents to occur, such as 'number of corners', these will be determined on the basis of the number taken, rather than awarded. This will also apply to incidents where time is a consideration.

“Team Multi Corner” markets are those which are offered on the number of first half team corners multiplied by the number of second half team corners.

For markets that relate to the number of bookings given, the number of corners taken, any goalscorer or the time of a particular goal, the result will be determined by Betfair (acting reasonably) using information from independent sources. In such cases, if any new information comes into the public domain within 72 hours of settlement, then Betfair shall (acting reasonably) determine either:

whether the market should be reinstated or resettled in light of this new information; or

to wait for further information before deciding whether to reinstate or resettle the market. Except where Betfair has announced that it is waiting for further information, any information that comes into the public domain more than 72 hours after a market has been settled shall not be considered by Betfair (regardless of whether or not such information may have led to a different result).

For Bookings markets the following points system will be used:

Yellow card – 10pts

Red card – 25pts

Maximum points awarded per player – 35pts

Two yellow cards leading to an automatic red will score as one yellow and one red card

For Bookings markets, cards shown to non-players do not count. Cards will only count that are shown to players after they take the pitch for the first time and before they leave the pitch for the final time.

For ‘Shown a Card’ markets, the player does not need to play the full match and bets will stand if the player plays any part in the match. Bets will be void on any player that does not play any part in the match. In any dispute over whether or not a card was shown, Betfair will settle the market when the ruling body has given its verdict. Subsequent appeals or rulings will not be considered. Cards will only count which are shown to players after they take the pitch for the first time and before they leave the pitch for the final time.

For ‘Player Carded’ markets, all bets placed on players that do not take part in the match will be void. Players will be deemed a participant for Player Carded markets should they enter the game at any point in 90 minutes play plus injury time. In any dispute over whether or not a card was shown, Betfair will settle the market when the ruling body has given its verdict. Subsequent appeals or rulings will not be considered.

If a team is relegated from a league because, at the end of a season, it has finished within the relegation positions which are relevant to that league (i.e. usually any of the bottom three league positions), bets on that team to be relegated will be settled as winning bets. If a team is otherwise disqualified, thrown out or removed from a league (i.e. in circumstances other than those where it has finished the season within the relevant relegation positions): (i) if such team is disqualified, thrown out or removed from the league before the relevant season has started, all bets on the affected market will be void (and a new market will subsequently be loaded) and (ii) if such team is disqualified, thrown out or removed from the league after the relevant season has started (or a determination is made by the applicable governing body, during the season, that the team will be thrown out or removed from the league following the season’s conclusion), all bets on the affected team will be void. For the avoidance of doubt, if a points deduction is imposed on a team such that it finishes the season within the relegation places which are relevant to the applicable league, bets on that team to be relegated will be settled as winning bets.

For ‘Rock Bottom’ markets, all teams must complete all their league fixtures for bets to stand. If one or more teams do not complete all their fixtures for any reason this market will be void. Any fixture that is abandoned, but an official result is awarded, will be classified as a completed fixture, and bets on this market will stand. Any subsequent amendments to league tables after all games have been completed will not affect settlement of this market.

For Handicap Win and Handicap Bottom markets, goal difference does not count.

For ‘Top at Christmas’ and ‘Bottom at Christmas’ markets, the market will be settled based on league position as of 25th December regardless of games played and any postponements and/or abandonments. For ‘Bottom at Christmas’ markets, if a listed team is disqualified, thrown out or otherwise removed from the league prior to the 25th December, all bets will be made void on the relevant market.

For Top Team from a particular Continent or other selection (for example Top South American, European or African Team), the market will be settled on the team that progressed furthest. Should two named teams play each other in the Final or 3rd/4th Playoff, the winner of the match will be deemed as having progressed furthest. Dead Heat rules apply if two or more teams, which have progressed furthest in a particular market, exit in the tournament at the same stage.

For Team Scoring Most Goals, Team Conceding Most Goals, Team Shown Most Cards, Total Tournament Goals, Team Top Goalscorer, Total Tournament Hat-tricks and City With Most Goals markets, extra-time is included, however penalty shoot-outs are not included.

For Team Shown Most Cards markets, only one card will count for a second bookable offence. If a yellow card shown is immediately followed by a red card shown the total number of cards shown will count as one. Therefore the maximum number of cards issued to any one player in a match will be two.

For Player to Score a Goal, Player to Miss a Penalty and Player to Be Sent Off markets in respect of a particular tournament all bets will STAND irrespective of whether or not the player takes part during this tournament. Extra-time is included for such markets, however penalty shoot-outs are only included for Player to Miss a Penalty market and not for the other two. In the event of any dispute as to who has scored any goal we will follow the decision made by the relevant governing body.

For “next goalscorer markets”, “first, second, third etc goalscorer markets” or any other market relating to a particular specified goalscorer (including “player to score a goal markets”), own goals will not be taken into account. Should the 9nth(next) goal be an own goal then bets on the subsequent Scorer will be deemed winners. The active goalscorer market will always be representative of the next goal to be scored in the game regardless of the previous goal being an own goal.

For Goalscorer Match Bets markets, the market will be settled on the player who scores the most goals in their respective games out of the players listed (the listed players may or may not be playing in the same game). The ‘tie’ will be the winning selection should both players score the same number of goals or both players not score. Both players must start (but need not finish) their respective games for bets to stand. Own goals will not count.

For ‘Anytime Correct Score’ markets: This market offers betting on the chosen selection being the score at any time within 90 minutes of the match plus any injury time added. Where a match is 0-0 at the end of 90 minutes plus any injury time added, all selections will be losers. Extra time does not count.

For ‘Extra Time Correct Score’ markets – this market applies to the result during the extra time period only. For the purposes of this market, the score shall be deemed 0-0 at the start of the extra time period.

For ‘10 Minute Markets’:-

“Goal Scored X – Y” markets are defined as betting on whether there will be a goal scored by one of the teams within the time period X – Y of the event’s match clock.

“Corner Awarded X – Y” markets are defined as betting on whether there will be a corner awarded to one of the teams within the time period X – Y of the event’s match clock.

“Card Shown X – Y” markets are defined as betting on whether there will be a yellow or red card shown to a player within the time period X – Y of the event’s match clock.

Please be aware that although the current score, time elapsed and other data provided on the Betfair site is sourced from a "live" feed provided by a third party, you should be aware that this data may be subject to a time delay and/or be inaccurate. If you rely on this data to place bets, you do so entirely at your own risk. Betfair provides this data ‘AS IS’ with no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of such data and accepts no responsibility for any loss (direct or indirect) suffered by you as a result of your reliance on it.

For all Monthly Premier League Markets:

Betfair will use the standard Barclays Premier League competition format adjusted to treat each month as a separate competition beginning the 1st of the relevant month and ending at the final whistle of the final match of that month (“Month End”).

On the 1st of every month, each premier league team is deemed to have no points accrued, goals scored or goals conceded

Each Monthly Premier League Market, will be determined using the following points rules:

Teams receive three points for a win

One point for a draw

No points are awarded for a loss

Teams will be ranked by total points, then goal difference and then goals scored

If after this there is still a tie between teams the Dead Heat Rule will apply.

Any postponed or rescheduled games will be included in the monthly market in which they are played and not the month in which they were originally scheduled. Bets will not be voided on any selection affected by any postponed or rescheduled games.

If the result of an abandoned or forfeited match is determined by the Premier League governing body, Betfair will follow that result provided always that the result is determined before Month End, otherwise Betfair will settle the Monthly Premier League Market based on the result as known at Month End (including by allotted 0 points to both teams if the result is unknown).

Except for the reversal of match results in accordance with the rule above, any points deductions issued by the Premier League governing body (for example for teams
going into administration) will not be taken into account by Betfair in the Monthly Premier League Market.

‘Quickbet’ markets:

Settlement in all cases will use the time of the event supplied to us by our data provider (such data provider to be selected by us at our absolute discretion from time to time).

If none of the stated outcomes occur during the stated period, all bets will be settled as losing bets.

For the ‘goal’ selection, a goal will be deemed to have been scored the moment the ball completely crosses the goal-line within the confines of the goal posts, provided that the referee ultimately awards the goal. For example, if the ball completely crosses the goal-line but the goal is not awarded because, for example a foul occurred before the ball crossed the line or because the referee did not believe that the ball did cross the line, then a goal will not be deemed to have been scored. Own goals scored will count towards settlement of this market.

For the ‘free kick’ selection, a free-kick will be deemed to have been awarded the moment the referee and or assistant referee signal any of the following: A direct free-kick following a foul, an indirect free-kick following a foul or offside offence but not a penalty kick, corner or drop ball.

For the ‘corner’ selection, a corner will be deemed to have been awarded the moment the referee and or assistant referee signal for the award of a corner.

For the ‘goal kick’ selection, a goal kick is awarded and timed according to when it was indicated by the referee and/or assistant referees. A kick out from the hands of the goalkeeper or a free kick taken by the goalkeeper is not a goal-kick.

For the ‘throw in’ selection, a throw in will be deemed to have been awarded the moment the referee and or assistant referee signal the award of the throw in.

For markets where “hit the woodwork is offered”, this will be defined as the ball making contact with any part of the posts or crossbar from an attempt on the opponent's goal during active play. Shots that hit the woodwork on their way into the goal will count.

For ‘Exactacca” markets, all bets are for 90 minutes only, extra time and penalties will not count. If a player at any stage participates in the game they will be deemed a runner in the market. If a player does not participate, relevant selections will be void, and the bets settled at the combined price of the remaining selections.

First & Anytime assist markets:

Settlement of this market will be taken from www.statbunker.com.

Where www.statbunker.com do not offer a result for the assist of the 1st goal then the betting will apply for the 2nd goal and continue on to the 3rd goal etc (until an assist is awarded for a goal).

Own goals can count for settlement purposes where the preceding touch was by a member of the attacking team.

If a player wins a penalty or a free kick that leads to a goal, it does not count as an assist.

Bets taken on the first assist will be void if the player on whom a bet is placed does not take part in the game or if he or she comes on after the first goal is scored (and where an assist is awarded for that goal).

If a player enters the field of play after the first goal is scored (and where an assist is awarded for that goal), the bet will be voided. If a player is sent off or substituted before the first goal is scored (and where an assist is awarded for that goal) bets on that selection will be settled as losing bets.

Soccer #OddsOnThat Markets:

The rules in this sub-section apply specifically to the settlement of any soccer bets which are placed via #OddsOnThat (“OOT”). All other settlement rules which are included in this “Soccer” section or elsewhere on this website (including in these Rules and Regulations) will also apply to the settlement of OOT bets unless they contradict, or conflict with, those included in this sub-section (in which case, the rules in this sub-section shall take precedence).

All OOT bets are settled on the basis of 90 minutes’ play (plus injury time) unless otherwise stated. Extra time and penalties will not count, except when the phrases 'To Qualify', 'Lift The Trophy' or 'Win The Tie' are quoted. For all multiple bets which involve one or more bets including such phrases, the remaining bets (i.e. which do not include such phrases) will be settled on the basis of 90 minutes’ play (plus injury time) unless stated otherwise.

If any player who is part of an OOT bet does not take any part in the relevant match, then the element of the bet which involves that player will be removed from the bet and settled at a reduced price (as if such player had never been a part of the relevant bet). If the price of the bet without the removed player was not available on Betfair’s sportsbook, then we will use our reasonable discretion to determine a fair price for it.

Any dubious goals will be awarded according to the final determination of the Press Association.

Own goals do not count towards any player or team’s goal tallies (unless otherwise stated). By way of further explanation, if a player who plays for Team A scores an own goal while playing against Team B, neither he nor Team A will be deemed to have increased their goal tally (although Team B’s goal tally will be deemed to have increased by one).

For OOT bets which have been placed on the method of the first (or any other) goal (e.g. header, shot from outside the penalty area etc), any own goals will be disregarded (i.e. for the purposes of such any such bets, own goals will be deemed not to have occurred). For example, if you have placed an OOT bet on the first goal to be scored via a header, your bet will be successful if: (i) the first goal was an own goal which came off a player’s knee and (ii) the second goal was an ordinary goal scored via a header.

For any outright OOT bets placed on the top goal scorer of a Premier League season, the bets will be settled on the basis of the player who is awarded the Golden Boot.

Any OOT bets involving woodwork to be hit require that the ball must hit a goalpost or the crossbar during active play. If the ball hits the woodwork after the referee has stopped play, then it will not count. If the ball hits the woodwork twice or more in succession, each connection with the woodwork will count separately.

For OOT bets on a player NOT to score or NOT to be carded, the player in question MUST start the match or the applicable bet(s) shall be voided.

If a football match is abandoned after it has started, we will settle any OOT bets which have already been unequivocally determined at the time on which the match is abandoned. Any OOT bets which have not been unequivocally determined at the time of abandonment will be void unless Betfair has knowledge that the match has been rescheduled to be played within three days of its original start date (in which circumstances the bet shall apply to the rescheduled match).

Any OOT Bets on the last goalscorer of a match will be void if that match is abandoned.

For OOT bets involving goal kicks, only goal kicks which are actually taken will count towards the cumulative goal kick count (i.e. any goal kicks which are awarded but not taken will not count).

For OOT bets involving two or more occurrences, those occurrences must take place at separate times for the OOT bet to be successful. For example, an OOT bet on a header to be scored and a goal to be scored from outside the penalty area will only be successful if a goal is scored via a header and separate goal is scored from outside the penalty area.

Any OOT bets involving free-kick goals must be scored directly from a free-kick. For the avoidance of doubt, a goal will be deemed to have been scored directly from a free kick if the individual who takes the free kick is awarded the applicable goal (even if the ball touched another player before it crossed the goal line). Penalties do not count as free kicks.

For any OOT bets involving assists, the final determination of Statbunker.com will be used to determine who made the assist.

For any OOT bets involving a given player to achieve a number of shots on target, the final determination of whoscored.com will be used to determine the number of shots on target which the relevant player achieved.

Any OOT bets involving total passes, total player passes or total possession will be determined in accordance with the final determination of the official website of the relevant competition’s governing body.

For any OOT bets involving players to be carded, only cards awarded once the player is active in the match will count. Any cards shown after the final whistle will not count.

For any OOT bets involving booking points: a yellow card will be worth 10 points and a red card will be worth 25 points. However, if a player receives two yellow cards and is consequently shown a red card, the player will receive a total of 35 booking points for the relevant game. Extra-time does not count nor do cards shown after the final whistle count towards the total. Only cards shown to players currently on the field of play will count. Cards shown to managers or substitutes will not count towards any total.

For any OOT bets involving corners, only corners that are actually taken will count. If a corner is re-taken, it will only count as one corner.

For the purposes of any OOT bets involving the number of goals to be scored during all matches (within a specified league or leagues) which are due to start at a particular time (for example, “90 goals or more to be scored during all 3pm kick-offs in the English Premier League, Championship and League 1”): (i) any match which is due to form part of the OOT bet will be disregarded if it is postponed, cancelled or abandoned and (ii) we will apply a notional score to any such postponed, cancelled or abandoned match (such notional score to be calculated on the basis of the average number of goals which were scored in each other match - included within the OOT bet - which commenced on or around their originally scheduled starting time).

Except for OOT bets involving the total number of goals to be scored during specified matches which occur at a certain time (for which, see the rule above), if part of an OOT bet involves a specific number of events (e.g. goals, corners, cards) to occur within a given timeframe (e.g. no goals to occur within the first five minutes of all 3pm English Premier League matches), the entire OOT bet will be voided if any match which forms part of the bet is postponed)

Where an obvious pricing error has occurred, we reserve the right to cancel any OOT bets placed at the incorrect price (and, in such circumstances, we will offer the OOT bet to be re-placed at the correct price).

For any obvious wording errors, we reserve the right to cancel any OOT bets placed on that selection (and, in such circumstances, we will offer the OOT bet to be re-placed with the correct wording).

Any OOT bets requiring 2 teams to score in each half or to score 2+ or 3+ goals require each named team to score 2+, 3+ or in each half as appropriate.

The Maximum payout for an OOT bet is £/€ 100,000. This maximum applies to any single OOT bet or any multiple which includes an OOT bet.

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Where there is a presentation ceremony, markets will be settled on the official result of the relevant governing body at the time of the ceremony, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result.

If there is no presentation ceremony, outcomes will be determined in accordance with the official result of the relevant governing body, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result (except if an amendment is announced within 24 hours of the initial settlement of the relevant market in order to correct an error in reporting the result).

Overall winner markets relate to the winner of the overall event and not for individual qualifiers or heats. If there is a presentation ceremony, markets will be settled on the official result of the relevant governing body at the time of the ceremony, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result. However, as a customer courtesy we may choose to settle prior to official publication of results.

30 Tennis

Where a player or pairing retires in an ATP/WTA/Challenger Tour/Grand Slam/Davis Cup/Fed Cup/Hopman Cup match: (i) all match bets(i.e. bets placed on the winner of a given match excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, any handicap bets) will be voided if the retirement occurs prior to the conclusion of the first set and (ii) if the retirement occurs following the conclusion of the first set, the player or pairing progressing to the next round (or winning the tournament in the case of a final) will, for the purposes of any match bets, be deemed the winner but match bets placed on the retiring player or pairing will be voided (and stakes in respect of those bets refunded accordingly). Bets on all other tournaments or matches (such as ITF or exhibition matches) and bets on other markets (i.e. other than match betting markets) will be voided where a player or pairing retires (regardless of whether the retirement occurs during or following the first set) unless, in the case of bets on other markets, the outcome of the bet had been unequivocally determined prior to the time of the retirement (in which case, the bet shall stand and shall be settled accordingly).

When a player or pairing from any match is disqualified before the conclusion of the match, for the purpose of the settlement of all markets, the player/pairing progressing to the next round (or winning the tournament in the case of a final) will be deemed the winner and that player or pairing will also be deemed to have won all points/games/sets which would have followed the disqualification until the conclusion of the match.

All tennis bets (including any specials or statistics-based bets) will be settled in accordance with the official website of each tournament's governing body.

In the case of any settlement disputes, Betfair’s decision is final.

In the event of a change in the number of sets (or games per set) to be played, match bets (i.e. bets placed on the winner of a given match excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, any handicap bets) and “To Win First Set” bets will stand (save where the number of sets is reduced to one from a higher number of sets, in which case such bets will be voided). All bets other markets will be void. Where the format of the final set is changed (e.g. the number of games to be played in that set is changed) but the number of sets to be played remains the same, bets for match betting markets will stand.

In the event of a tennis event not taking place or if a player is given a walkover, bets on the event are deemed void (in this context, “event” refers to a single match-up between players, rather than the tournament itself).

In the event of a change to any of the following, all bets will stand:

a change in court type (indoor to outdoor or vice versa)

a change of playing surface (either before or during a match)

a change of venue

a change to the scheduling which affects the time or date of a match.

Where a player, pairing or team does not participate in a tournament (i.e. they are withdrawn prior to the start of their first match), all bets (including outright, quarter or special bets) involving that player, pairing or team will be voided and stakes will be refunded accordingly. Markets may be subject to a Rule 4 deduction.

A tournament must be completed in full for all markets relating to the outcome to stand. This includes: Name The Finalists, To Reach/Not to Reach Xth Round, Big Guns, Stage of Elimination or any tournament specials. For the Stage of Elimination and Not to Reach the Final markets, a player must play at least one point during the tournament for bets to stand.

Total Games/Handicap related markets: For the purposes of such markets, a tie-break is counted as one game. Forfeited points or games will count for final settlement purposes. As per the earlier rule listed on this “Tennis” section above, when a player or pairing from any match is disqualified before the conclusion of the match, for the purpose of the settlement of total games/handicap markets, the other player or pairing will be deemed to have won all points/games/sets which would have followed the disqualification until the conclusion of the match.

Champions Tie Breaks: In some competitions, matches that reach one set all are decided by a Champions tie-break.

If a match is decided by a Champions tie-break then the Champions tie-break will be considered to be the third set.

Where, for a match involving a champions’ tie break, we erroneously accept bets on the winner of a specified game in the final set, on the total number of games in such set or on handicap markets relating to such set (or similar), the bets in question will be void.

For the purpose of bets taken relating to Total Games market or Game Handicaps market for the match, the champions tie-break will be considered to be one game.

A Champions tie-break will not count towards any 'Will there be a Tie-Break' markets and will not be treated as a tie-break for any markets involving the occurrence of a number of tie-breaks.

Game or Point related markets: If the wrong player has been set as the server for any individual game (Current or Next Game) then all markets relating to the outcome of that specific game will be void, regardless of the result. In the event of a game not being completed, all bets on the game will be void with the exception of Game to Deuce if the result has already been determined.

Games / Alternative Games / Exact Games Won Margin: These markets are resulted on the absolute difference in total games won by player A and total games won by player B. For example, if Player A wins 17 games and Player B wins 19 games during the match, the market will be settled based on the absolute difference (which is 2).

Aces / Double Fault related markets: The match must be completed for bets to stand, except in the case of the first ace or first double fault markets.These markets will be settled on the basis of official scoring providers or official tournament websites (and in the event of any discrepancies between data of official scoring providers and that of tournament websites, the data of tournament websites will take precedence). Notwithstanding the foregoing, for ace/double fault related markets:

ITF matches will be settled on the basis of data from Sportradar and the tournament website of the ITF (and, in the event of any discrepancy, the data of the tournament website of the ITF will take precedence); and

ATP and WTA matches will be settled on the basis of data from IMG and the tournament websites of ATP/WTA (and, in the event of any discrepancy, the data of the tournament websites of the ATP/WTA, as applicable, will take precedence).

Where a handicap is attributed to an entire market (e.g. the market is entitled “To Win - 1.5 sets)” and there is no handicap attributed to any individual selection within that market, the relevant handicap will be applied to each first named selection. For example, if a market is entitled “To Win – 1.5 sets” and one of the selections within the market is “Federer V Nadal”, if the final score of the match is “Federer 3 sets, Nadal 2 sets”, that selection will be settled as if it the final score had been “Federer 1.5 sets, Nadal 2 sets” (i.e. any bets on Federer will be settled as losing bets and any bets on Nadal will be settled as winning bets). Unless otherwise stated in the name/heading of a market or selection, totals/handicaps apply to the overall match (rather than to sets or games).

All settlement rules which are included in this “Tennis” section (or elsewhere on this website) will also apply to the settlement of tennis-related #Oddsonthat bets. However, notwithstanding any other such rules, the maximum payout for a single or multiple #Oddsonthat bet shall be £/€50,000.

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In the event of a match starting but not being completed then all markets will be void, unless an official result is declared, in which case all bets will stand.

If a match is not played on the scheduled date all bets will be void.

The name/heading of a competition amounts to evidence of what a bet refers to. For example, if you place a bet on “Italy vs Brazil” under the competition name/heading U20 World Cup, the bet will apply to the match between Italy and Brazil which is part of the U20 World Cup.

Participants must pass the starting line/gate in order for bets to stand otherwise bets will be voided and stakes returned.

Where there is a presentation ceremony, markets will be settled on the official result of the relevant governing body at the time of the ceremony, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result.

If there is no presentation ceremony, outcomes will be determined in accordance with the official result of the relevant governing body, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result (except if an amendment is announced within 24 hours of the initial settlement of the relevant market in order to correct an error in reporting the result).

If an event is abandoned, postponed or cancelled, all bets will be void unless

the event is completed at the same venue within 7 days of the official scheduled completion date; or

a result is 'called' by the relevant governing body.

Betfair General Rules will apply for 'match bets'. However in respect of "Nordic Combined" if all competitors involved in the match bet do not start both sections of the event (ski jumping and cross country) then bets will be void.

33 Virtual Sports

In Race Betting (Speedway, Greyhound, Horse racing and all other types of racing), there is no prize amount, payouts are settled based only on the odds offered. For Forecast payouts we supply dividends based on results; there are no odds offered when placing bets.

For example: Let’s say a player places a £10 straight Forecast bet on ‘Rider A’ and ‘Rider B’ with dividends of £10.50. If the race resulted in ‘Rider B’ coming in first and ‘Rider A’ coming in second, the bet will be paid out to the player at £105, (£10 x £10.50).

Football Transfer Specials

1.1Player to transfer or not to transfer by set date market

Loan deals do count as transfers for settlement purposes.

If a player does not move club within a specified time window, bets placed on that player to move club will stand and will be settled as losers. In such circumstances, any bets placed on the player to stay at his or her club will be settled as winners.

If the player signs for a club that isn’t quoted in the market, all bets placed on that player to move to a specified club will stand and will be settled as losers. Extra clubs can be added to markets by customer request.

The player in question must belong and be registered to the club offered before the specified time frame ends. Any pre-contracts or other similar agreements that confirm business will be completed at a date later than specified in the market will not count for settlement purposes.

1.2Next Manager Markets (club or country):

Betfair will select a list of potential new managers at its discretion. Other selections will be available on request. Should a manager not listed be appointed, all bets will stand.

Caretaker and interim managers will not count unless they complete at least 10 competitive games and they will then be deemed the permanent manager.

Should a club appoint a director of football this will not count in the settlement of permanent manager markets.

In the event that a club changes the structure of their management team and does not call the appointed individual first team manager, Betfair Sportsbook will settle the market based on the individual who is responsible for selecting the first team.

Live Special Market Rules

2.1First Goalscorer 3pm Kick Offs

Which player from this list will score first from the Premier League games kicking off at 3pm (Scheduled)? The result will be determined by the time on the match clock, not by the actual time. For example, if a game (Game A) actually kicks off at 15:03:00 and the first goal in that game is 15:07:01, the goal will be settled as the 5th minute. And a game (Game B) that kicks off at 15:00:00 and the first goal in that game 15:05:01, the goal is settled as the 6th minute, meaning that Game A would have the first goalscorer. Dead Heat rules apply if the first goal is scored by more than one player in the same minute of their respective games. Bets on players who take no part in the match or who come on as a substitute after the first goal is scored will be void. Own goals do not count for this market. If any of the 3pm games are postponed all bets will be void. If any of the 3pm games are abandoned before half time all bets will be void, unless the result has already been determined. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.

2.2Time of first goal - 3pm Kick Offs

In which minute will the first Premier League goal for this week’s 3pm (Scheduled) kick offs be scored? For 'time of first goal' bets (i.e. "First Goal Odds" markets), the first half is deemed to last 45 minutes, regardless of stoppage time. Also for these markets, please note that the "0 - 5 Minutes" selection covers the first 5 minutes of the match. In other words, it runs from 0:00 until just before the clock hits 05:00. The "6 – 10 Minutes" selection runs from 05:00 until just before the clock hits 10:00. The same principle applies to each of the other selections in this market. If any of the 3pm games are postponed all bets will be void. If any of the 3pm games are abandoned before half time all bets will be void, unless the result has already been determined. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.

2.3All League or torunament games to have over 0.5/1.5/2.5 goals

If one or more of the matches do not go ahead, then they will be deemed non-runners and the original price will be reduced by the price of the said match(es) For example…. ‘All League 1 Over 1.5 goals’ – There are 5 matches due to play and they’ve all been enhanced to 1.2 (1/5) for over 1.5 goals to make an enhanced fivefold of 2.49 (just under 6/4). If one of the teams does not play, then the bet price will be reduced to 2.07. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.

2.4Total Goals scored in a league, multiple leagues or tournaments

If a match or matches are postponed following the market being published then the goal expectancy for these matches will be removed and a new total will be created. All bets placed prior to the postponement will stand, but will be settled according to the new total. For example…. ‘Over 72.5 goals in 3pm FA Cup’ – Newport C v Portsmouth is abandoned and goal expectancy for this match is 3 goals, then the line will moved from Over 72.5 goals to Over 69.5 goals. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.

2.5Penalty Awarded in the 3pm Kick Offs

Will a penalty be awarded in the week’s Premier League 3pm (Scheduled) Kick Offs? If any of the 3pm games are postponed all bets will be void. If any of the 3pm games are abandoned before half time all bets will be void, unless the result has already been determined. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.

2.6Red card awarded in the 3pm Kick Offs

Will there be a red card awarded in the week’s Premier League 3pm (Scheduled) Kick Offs? Will a player be shown a red card during this match? Cards will only count that are shown to players after they take the pitch for the first time and before they leave the pitch for the final time. If any of the 3pm games are postponed all bets will be void. If any of the 3pm games are abandoned before half time all bets will be void, unless the result has already been determined. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.

2.7First team to receive a red card in the 3pm Kick offs?

Which team will be awarded the first red card in this week’s Premier League 3pm (Scheduled) Kick Offs? The result will be determined by the time on the match clock. If any of the 3pm games are postponed all bets will be void. If any of the 3pm games are abandoned before half time all bets will be void, unless the result has already been determined. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.

2.8Goal scored in the first 5 mins of the 3pm Kick Offs?

Will there be a goal in the first 5 minutes in any of this week’s Premier League 3pm Kick Offs? The first 5 minutes is deemed to be 0:00 to just before the clock hits 05:00 on the match clock. If any of the 3pm games are postponed all bets will be void. If any of the 3pm games are abandoned before half time all bets will be void, unless the result has already been determined. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.

2.9Goalscorer Match Bets – 3pm Kick Offs?

For Goalscorer Match Bets markets, the market will be settled on the player who scores the most goals in their respective games out of the players listed (the listed players may or may not be playing in the same game). The ‘tie’ will be the winning selection should both players score the same number of goals or both players not score. Both players must start (but need not finish) their respective games for bets to stand. Own goals will not count. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.